Assistant Controller Job Montérégie Province de Québec Canada,Accounting

Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion

We’re seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Assistant Controller to join the Pure Bites® and Primal Pet Foods Team.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pure Bites and Primal Pet Foods are proudly Canadian-owned leaders in premium pet nutrition, offering complementary solutions for pet specialty retailers since 2005. Pure Bites is a category leader in single-ingredient, freeze-dried dog and cat treats and toppers, known for its simplicity and transparency Primal Pet Food is a pioneer in raw frozen and freeze dried nutrition, delivering innovative, responsibly sourced and minimally processed pet food that support premium feeding ().

Together, our brands provide a complete premium leading portfolio of pet food, treats and toppers to millions of Canadians every year. This is more than a sales role, it’s an opportunity to represent trusted brands that support independent pet retailers through hands-on service, in-store education, and partnership.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Corporate Controller will be responsible for helping manage the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls by supporting the Finance department and establishing strong working relationships with internal and external partners. General areas of responsibility include month-end close; audit and compliance management; financial operations and process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting and Month-End Close

Execute the monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all closing activities

Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation

Perform income statement, balance sheet account and cash flow analysis, identifying and promptly resolving issues

Audit & Compliance Management

Coordinate annual financial audits, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors and preparing required schedules

Support 401(k) Form 5500 audits, ensuring plan compliance and timely data submission

Facilitate monthly Sales & Use Tax filings in collaboration with an external tax consulting firm

Corporate Entity Governance, Annual State Fillings, Registered Agent

Financial Operations & Administration

Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) aging, driving collections and monitoring credit risk

Oversee supplier and customer onboarding, maintaining master data accuracy and system compliance

Support the annual insurance renewal process and manage ongoing corporate insurance documentation

Accounting Systems & Process Improvements

Partner with IT on ERP accounting related projects to drive continuous system improvements, configuration changes, and optimization initiatives

Partner with Site Controller and Inventory Management Team to strengthen current processes and minimize reporting variances to standards.

Other

Strong work ethic and utmost integrity

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required
A minimum of five years’ experience in all aspects of accounting in a small to medium-sized organization
Experience in food or other manufacturing and cost accounting preferred
Experience with strategic projects and analysis of large, complex sets of data
Proficient in MS Office Suite, mastery of Excel
Broad experience with other software and financial systems
Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business
Previous ERP experience required

LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT

Location:

Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
Employment Type:

Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid - in-office with flexibility to work from home a few days per week
Target

Start Date:

September 2026
Candidate Area:
Montreal, West Island & Vaudreuil-Dorion

This is a full-time, Monday to Friday position based at our Head…