<p>The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role is suited for a professional with strong full-cycle accounting experience who can contribute to accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and compliance while developing toward a senior finance leadership role.</p><p>This is a fully on-site role in Arthur, ON. Candidates must live within close proximity to this location.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and perform full-cycle accounting, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance to management</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and company policies</li><li>Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses</li><li>Assist in maintaining and improving accounting systems and processes</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process enhancements within the finance function</li><li>Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff, as needed</li><li>Act as a backup to the Financial Controller and assist with ad hoc financial projects</li></ul>
<p>Our client is a global publicly traded manufacturing company. As a result of exciting growth, they are adding a new position to the Canadian Finance Team. As <strong>Junior Accounting Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in managing accounting activities for North American business entities. Reporting to the NA Manager, your responsibilities will include:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>General Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting activities: journal entries, provisions, general ledger maintenance, cost accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Act as liaison between NA Business Units, Shared Services, and Corporate functions.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and support internal/external audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting regulations and maintain internal controls.</li><li>Oversee accounting processes performed by external partners for accuracy.</li><li>Support tax reporting and provide financial data as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly & Year-End Closing</strong></p><ul><li>Manage monthly closing activities with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Resolve issues impacting month-end close and communicate results to stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare internal and external reports for business units, corporate consolidation, and tax authorities.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in end-to-end projects, including requirements gathering, testing, and implementation.</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and IT.</li><li>Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Strong compensation package including bonus, company-paid benefits from Day 1, company pension, paid vacation & personal days, CPA dues, PD and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>Hybrid work arrangement.</li><li>Opportunity to work for a large global publicly traded company.</li><li>Exciting future career growth.</li></ul>
