Assistant Corporate Controller

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

**Location: Mississauga, Ontario**

**Schedule: 40 Hours Monday to Friday**

**What you will do**
- **Corporate Reporting & Accounting**- Prepare consolidated financial statements for over 50 legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate internal and external reporting (GAAP and management reporting).
- Lead the preparation of legal entity financials for tax purposes and debt covenant reporting.
- Maintain and improve controls within Microsoft Dynamics GP and Management Reporter, including report development and system upgrades.
- Identify and resolve financial reporting issues ahead of executive review.
- Support the planning and execution of the year-end audit, including all required entries and system close processes.
- **Tax & Compliance**- Oversee preparation and submission of HST/GST/PST/QST returns and year-end working papers for tax filings.
- Manage tax rebate processes and review required government/statistical filings.
- **Accounts Payable Oversight**- Provide leadership to the Accounts Payable team, reviewing weekly cash projections and EFT/cheque runs.
- Act as a signing officer for payments and support banking transactions as needed.
- **Leadership & Collaboration**- Partner with Finance, FP&A, and IT teams to strengthen internal controls and reporting processes.
- Support team performance through coaching, development planning, and formal reviews.
- Act as a key contact during audits, due diligence processes, and other high-priority initiatives.

**What You’ll Bring**
- 5-7 years
- Bachelor’s degree
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

**Along with the following Skills & Competencies**:

- Accounting Management
- Audit Management
- Financial Planning Analysis
- Accounting Software
- Financial Analysis Software

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
- Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
- We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
- We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

**We are a top employer**
- Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers for six straight years in a row.
- Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected for the 8th year in a row, as one of Canada’s Top Fleet Employers. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 4th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage’s reputation as an employer of high quality.
- We’ve been acknowledged by Forbes 2023, as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity

**Come work with an industry leader**

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

**The Impact You Will Have**

**Location: Mississauga, Ontario**

**Schedule: 40 hours - Monday to Friday**

**What You Will Do**
- Corporate Reporting & Accounting
- Prepare consolidated financial statements for over 50 legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate internal and external reporting (GAAP and management reporting).
- Lead the preparation of legal entity financials for tax purposes and debt covenant reporting.
- Maintain and improve controls within Microsoft Dynamics GP and Management Reporter, including report development and system upgrades.
- Identify and resolve financial reporting issues ahead of executive review.
- Support the planning and execution of the year-end audit, including al