Assistant Controller

Career Opportunities:
Assistant Controller (4986)

Reporting to the Senior Controller, the Assistant Controller (Tomlinson Environmental Group) is a leadership role in the Finance department with a focus on financial operations for Tomlinson’s environmental divisions that includes completing month-end/year-end closing procedures, capital plan guidance, forecasting and responsible for providing value added & timely financial reporting and analysis to drive management decisions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, is self-motivated, has a willingness to learn and adapt to change, sound business judgement and exhibited financial acumen.

Vacancy Type:
Replacement

• Perform month end/year end close procedures to provide accurate financial statements
• Produce and present monthly business review package to senior executive management
• Review and ensure balance sheet is reconciled monthly
• Work with divisional leadership to complete annual forecast & quarterly outlook updates
• Advise & assist in preparing divisional annual capital plan
• Key contact with auditors
• Direct supervision of a Senior Accountant and Intermediate Accountant
• Produce regulatory compliance reports for fuel tax, etc.
• Advise operational team on financial & administrative policies and procedures
• Monitor and analyze the financial operations of the division to ensure compliance with budgets and forecasts
• Assist in expense management and approval process as required (i.e. credit card purchases, expense reimbursements, vendor commitments, etc.)
• Act as escalation point for aged AR collections
• Other duties, audit support and ad hoc analysis as needed

• Standard office environment
• Additional hours may be required during the month-end, or year-end reporting cycles
• May be required to travel occasionally to other divisional locations

• University or College degree/diploma in a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant industry and financial experience working in a mid to large company; previous supervisory experience would be an asset;
• Strong working knowledge of MS office:
  Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to work effectively with different levels of the organization
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications; SAP knowledge would be an asset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Analytical skills;
• Thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of the environmental industries is an asset
• Work requires willingness to sometimes work a flexible schedule

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

• Competitive wages
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants.

A recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions please contact our HR department.