Assistant Controller

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

• Financial Close, Reporting & Controls:
  • Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review unaudited IFRS quarterly balance sheets and income statements.
  • Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances.
  • Review cost of goods sold (COGS), including monthly accruals and inventory related entries.
  • Ensure accounting integrity of cost postings.
  • Perform and review inventory GL reconciliations.
  • Lead month end costing settlements and related controls.
  • Prepare and review payroll journal entries and payroll reconciliations.
• Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting:
  • Support annual physical inventory counts and related reconciliations.
  • Partner with Operations to ensure accurate manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, and costing.
  • Apply strong understanding of cost accounting principles across manufacturing processes.
• Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Oversee preparation and filing of: GST/HST and excise taxes Withholding taxes Corporate income tax filings Prepare and maintain tax working papers and audit trail support.
  • Prepare annual corporate tax return working papers in liaison with external tax advisors and auditors.
  • Support GST/HST and customs duty reviews in collaboration with external consultants.
  • Ensure accurate and timely Statistics Canada filings.
• Intercompany & AP Oversight:
  • Manage and reconcile intercompany cross charges and settlements.
  • Review and approve accounts payable payment runs.
  • Oversee AP processing activities performed by shared services teams, addressing escalated vendor inquiries and resolving issues.
• Audit &
  
  Risk Management:
  • Coordinate and manage the IFRS calendar year financial audit.
  • Coordinate IND AS fiscal year quarterly reviews and annual audit.
  • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit schedules and responding to inquiries.
  • Support internal audit activities and ensure strong financial controls are maintained.
• Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership:
  • Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency, financial controls, and reporting quality.
  • Partner cross functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, and external advisors to resolve complex accounting matters.
• General Responsibilities:
  • Provide mentorship and task guidance to a new hires.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Canada Salary Range :

CAD
85,000.00 - CAD/Per Year

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