Assistant Controller

Join to apply for the Assistant Controller role at Fairbanks Morse Defense. Montreal Bronze is an established supplier of quality bronze marine valves used in many naval and commercial ships, plus the nuclear industry. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work culture for our employees. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and motivated Assistant Controller to join our Terrebonne, Quebec team. This individual will play a key role in driving financial excellence, providing strategic insights, and managing essential accounting and financial processes. Key Responsibilities Manage the month‑end close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow). Establish and continuously improve financial reports and metrics to enhance decision‑making and drive process improvements. Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly financial reports to corporate leadership, including key financial statements and operational metrics. Perform financial analyses to identify trends, support decision‑making, and drive operational improvements. Support the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly forecasting cycles. Provide financial analysis tools to support budgeting and forecasting for programs, capital expenditures, and special projects. Exercise tight control of working capital and cash flow to ensure adherence to budgeted targets. Support AR collections efforts, resolve disputed invoices, and oversee AP processes. Collaborate with leadership to explain financial results, identify operational improvements, and manage financial projects. Lead and coordinate tax audits, ensuring compliance with all audit requirements. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (ASPE, GAAP), regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Oversee inventory management processes, including cycle counting and the annual physical inventory process. Support costing efforts and job cost accounting to improve operational visibility and profitability. Leverage ERP systems expertise to support implementation, upgrades, and ongoing optimization of financial systems. Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across financial operations. Qualifications and Requirements Education and Certification Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA designation is preferred. Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience in a fast‑paced private equity environment focused on driving EBITDA growth is an asset. Project accounting, job cost accounting, or cost accounting experience is beneficial. Experience with financial consolidation/reporting software (e.g., Hyperion, HFM) is an asset. Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros) and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights to leadership. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both English and French required. This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at the Company. Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Salary: CA$130,000 - CA$145,000. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr