Assistant Corporate Controller

Canada Cartage is seeking a finance leader for its Corporate accounting role. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Corporate Controller, and will be responsible for supporting the Corporate Controller in administering and managing all aspects of the Partnership’s financial reporting processes and controls and also managing the Corporate Accounts Payable team.

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario

Schedule:

40 hours - Monday to Friday

• Corporate Reporting & Accounting
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements for over 50 legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate internal and external reporting (GAAP and management reporting).
  • Lead the preparation of legal entity financials for tax purposes and debt covenant reporting.
  • Maintain and improve controls within Microsoft Dynamics GP and Management Reporter, including report development and system upgrades.
  • Identify and resolve financial reporting issues ahead of executive review.
  • Support the planning and execution of the year-end audit, including all required entries and system close processes.
• Tax & Compliance
  • Oversee preparation and submission of HST/GST/PST/QST returns and year-end working papers for tax filings.
  • Manage tax rebate processes and review required government/statistical filings.
• Accounts Payable Oversight
  • Provide leadership to the Accounts Payable team, reviewing weekly cash projections and EFT/cheque runs.
  • Act as a signing officer for payments and support banking transactions as needed.
• Leadership & Collaboration
  • Partner with Finance, FP&A, and IT teams to strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.
  • Support team performance through coaching, development planning, and formal reviews.
  • Act as a key contact during audits, due diligence processes, and other high-priority initiatives.

• 5-7 years
• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Accounting Management
• Audit Management
• Financial Planning Analysis
• Accounting Software
• Financial Analysis Software

• We offer hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Extended health and dental, retirement plans
• Paid personal days and sick days
• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.
• Awarded as a Top Fleet Employer since 2017
• Come work with a company named “Canada’s Best Employer 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022” in Transportation & Logistics by Forbes

Application Process

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position; however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

We are a Top Employer!

Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers 2022. This is the sixth straight year that Canada Cartage has been included on this list.

We’ve also been recognized for the 8th year in a row by Trucking HR Canada as one of Canada’s “Top Fleet Employers”. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as…