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Assistant Controller
<p><strong>Job Description: Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Work Arrangement: Onsite daily</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong> We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to join our finance and accounting team. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining subledgers, performing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and assisting with financial reporting. This role requires a strong grasp of advanced Excel functions, proficiency in Yardi Voyager, and a passion for implementing efficient accounting processes through the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and subledger verification.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions while maintaining compliance with corporate accounting policies and applicable regulations.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of variance analyses and management reporting packages.</li><li>Review and monitor subledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Resolve discrepancies and improve the integrity of financial records by performing thorough subledger clean-up efforts.</li><li>Use advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas, to analyze data and streamline accounting functions.</li><li>Develop financial models and templates to enhance reporting efficiency.</li><li>Leverage expertise in Yardi Voyager to manage accounts, monitor transactions, generate reports, and support accounting workflows.</li><li>Serve as the go-to resource for troubleshooting issues and ensuring effective system utilization.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency and efficiency within the finance function.</li><li>Work closely with the Controller and other team members to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Assist with audits, special projects, and ad-hoc financial requests as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is a plus.</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including experience as an Assistant Controller or Senior Accountant.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Yardi Voyager and advanced Excel skills required. Experience with additional ERP systems is a plus.</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP/ASPE, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Demonstrated experience developing and implementing SOPs or improving accounting workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Don Mills, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 47.50 - 55.00 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Description: Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Work Arrangement: Onsite daily</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong> We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to join our finance and accounting team. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, maintaining subledgers, performing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, and assisting with financial reporting. This role requires a strong grasp of advanced Excel functions, proficiency in Yardi Voyager, and a passion for implementing efficient accounting processes through the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, and subledger verification.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions while maintaining compliance with corporate accounting policies and applicable regulations.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of variance analyses and management reporting packages.</li><li>Review and monitor subledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Resolve discrepancies and improve the integrity of financial records by performing thorough subledger clean-up efforts.</li><li>Use advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas, to analyze data and streamline accounting functions.</li><li>Develop financial models and templates to enhance reporting efficiency.</li><li>Leverage expertise in Yardi Voyager to manage accounts, monitor transactions, generate reports, and support accounting workflows.</li><li>Serve as the go-to resource for troubleshooting issues and ensuring effective system utilization.</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistency and efficiency within the finance function.</li><li>Work closely with the Controller and other team members to support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Assist with audits, special projects, and ad-hoc financial requests as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-20T20:54:01Z

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