Assistant Controller

**ABOUT WASTE LOGIC**

Waste Logic Inc. (WLI) has 30+ years of experience in managing waste and recycling services for businesses throughout Canada. We have developed strong working relationships with over 150 service providers in the solid waste and recycling industry.Waste Logic assists clients to help create their own plans for sustainability, through levers such as waste diversion, new innovations, or employee culture. Throughout our phased process, we provide clients with expertise, tools, and data-driven analytics to improve their sustainability efforts.

**OUR CULTURE**

At Waste Logic, we are a team that is passionate about the work that we do and the clients we partner with. We consider our employees with their individual skills and talents to be integral to our business, which helps to foster our culture of innovation, accountability, and passion. Our employees have a voice and are directly involved in the success of our company. Waste Logic is an equal-opportunity employer.

**THE ROLE - Assistant Controller**
- Be knowledgeable and able to execute all facets of the full-cycle accounting function to support the Accounting and Finance team
- Manage account reconciliations for key areas of the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations and adjusting entries are completed in a timely manner
- Maintain capital asset schedule
- Support month and year-end closing processes, reconciliations, and reporting
- Internal financial reporting and financial statements preparation
- Variance reporting for actuals to budget and forecast
- Track and report on daily, weekly, and monthly Key Performance Indicators
- Assist with bank reporting documents
- Assist with budget preparation
- Oversee the implementation of a new ERP and continue to strive for process improvement
- Handle and triage queries from other operating departments, vendors, and customers
- Continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure proper internal controls over financial reporting
- Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and supervising Accounting and Finance team members as required
- Support with conducting performance evaluations and preparing development plans for Accounting and Finance team members as required
- Other duties as assigned

**EXPERIENCE**
- 5+ years in progressive Accounting roles
- CPA designation or interest in pursuing designation is considered an asset
- Supervisory experience is considered an asset
- Strong technical efficiency in Sage 50, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

**EDUCATION**
- Post-secondary education in business, finance, or a related field

**ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES**
- Strong knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and standards
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional conduct
- Enthusiastic and team-focused attitude with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- Actively seeks out and drives opportunities for improving processes
- Attention to detail, with the ability to manage time efficiently while maintaining organization
- Ability to work both independently, as well as part of a team in a leadership capacity when needed.
- Manage multiple personal and team tasks and have exceptional follow-up skills
- Comfortable working in an environment that is fast-paced and demands accurate deliverables

**COMPANY BENEFITS**
- Competitive base salary
- Full benefits package including Extended Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, LTD, Critical Illness, Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities for growth and professional development

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Work type: Full-time, permanent (40 hours of work, Monday through Friday)
- Work location: In Office
- Indoor office environment; long periods of time spent sitting and making repetitive motions

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience with QuickBooks, Sage 50 or a similar program?
- What are your salary expectations for this role?
- Do you have previous experience supervising accounting staff?

**Experience**:

- related accounting: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person