Assistant Controller

OverviewBradford Greenhouses, awarded Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2018, is a long-established family owned and operated business dating back to 1961, carrying with us for sixty plus years traditional values of integrity and commitment to customer service engrained by the founder Francis Ferragine.We are well renowned as a retail/wholesale leader and a good responsible corporate citizen in Central Ontario.Bradford Greenhouses offers health/dental benefits, employee discounts, job advancement opportunities, supplemental training, wrapped in a culture of learning and empowering people to be motivated toward company goals.In today’s modern world, it is an exciting time of change. We are blending core values to create a culture that enhances and enriches a work/life balance with the growing needs of the company. Collectively in this common ground, we can continuously improve to reap the rewards from the “Seeds of Change”.Here we GROW again We're looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Finance team in Barrie, ON.Salary: $70,000-$90,000 per year.Role SummaryReporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional responsible for the day-to-day execution of accounting and bookkeeping activities across the group of companies. This role is critical to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, reconciliations are completed, and financial information is prepared correctly and on time.The role operates in an evolving environment. The successful candidate is comfortable learning on the job, adapting to change, and working through ambiguity as processes are refined over time.Initially, the role is heavily focused on execution, accuracy, and process discipline. As accounting processes and workflows mature, the Assistant Controller will progressively become the first point of contact for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Inventory accounting matters, providing day-to-day guidance and issue resolution under the direction of the Controller.This role supports the Controller by owning detailed accounting work, coordinating across teams, and escalating judgment-based or complex matters as required.Core CompetenciesExceptional attention to detail and accuracyStrong deadline consciousness and time managementAccountability and follow-throughHands-on problem solvingPlanning, organization, and prioritizing workClear communication and documentationIntegrity and professional judgmentComfort working through ambiguity and evolving prioritiesOpenness to change and continuous learningKey ResponsibilitiesPerform and oversee full-cycle accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliationsMaintain accurate general ledger records and supporting schedulesEnsure subledgers (AP, AR, Inventory, payroll interfaces) reconcile to the general ledgerIdentify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerOwn assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processPrepare balance sheet reconciliations and variance explanationsEnsure close deadlines are consistently met and issues are escalated earlyAssistant with the preparation of internal financial statements and management reportsInitially support AP, AR, and Inventory teams by assisting with issue resolution and data reviewAs processes and workflows are established, serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day AP, AR, and Inventory accounting questions within established processes, ensuring accurate data flowEnsure transactions are recorded in accordance with established procedures and timelinesSupport compliance with tax filings and regulatory reporting by preparing accurate underlying dataAssist with system clean-up, data validation, testing, and process improvementsIdentify process inefficiencies or recurring issues and recommend practical improvementsCollaborate with the Controller and finance team to refine processes, clarify workflows, and improve how work moves across the organizationContribute to a culture of accuracy, accountability, and respect for deadlinesRequirementsStrong hands-on bookkeeping or full-cycle accounting experience required5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or bookkeeping rolesSolid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and close processesExperience in manufacturing, inventory, or multi-entity environments is highly desirableExperience working daily in ERP or accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks); Microsoft Navision/Business Central experience is a strong assetCPA designation is not required; practical accounting experience is prioritizedThis role is well-suited to someone who enjoys accurate accounting, values teamwork, and takes pride in improving how things work over time. #J-18808-Ljbffr