Assistant Controller

2 months ago


Welland, Canada Robert Half Full time

Our client is an established and successful company in the Niagara region. Due to exciting growth, they are adding an Assistant Controller to the team. This is a newly created hybrid position, requiring 4 days onsite work per week.


The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and assists with the month end close, budgeting/forecasting and the annual audit. In addition, the Assistant Controller is focused on understanding the accounting impact of operational decision-making and working with the Controller to communicate financial impacts to the broader team. Further, the individual in this role should be a "roll up your sleeves" self-starter who can simplify processes and assist with providing structure, controls, and guidelines to assist the accounting team. The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in understanding plant operations (inventory, counts, WIP, processes) and their impact on the financial results. Additionally, this role will own and make cost-accounting and intercompany entries, and be involved in other full cycle accounting entries & reconciliations. 


To be considered for the role of Assistant Controller, you must be a CPA in good standing with CPA Ontario (this will be verified during the screening process). You should have 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills are required. Manufacturing industry experience is a non-negotiable requirement of this role. Candidates without the minimum industry requirements will not be considered for this position.


  • Decipher system parameters and pull data and information
  • Lead the cost accounting process, including inventory revaluations for two plants (standard and FIFO)
  • Intercompany reconciliations and entries (inventory, profit eliminations)
  • Assist with month end processes (in particular as they pertain to USA, Mexico)
  • Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast processes
  • Provide business insights to the management team
  • Balance Sheet Account reconciliations, reviews
  • Assists in preparation of schedules for outside auditors
  • Analyzes cost center detail and explains variances
  • Enforce Purchasing Procedures and Controls
  • Support of ERP implementation
  • Consolidation of financial results
  • Risk and opportunity management and execution
  • Development of control processes, month end calendars and schedules
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Accounting Designation and active member status (Canada or USA) – required
  • Minimum 3 years combined experience in accounting and finance in manufacturing
  • Previous experience in financial reporting/analysis, budgeting, forecasting
  • Experience and exposure to AS400/Hyperion/M3 nice to have
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel (advanced level) and MS Office
  • Detailed knowledge of accounting functions and understanding of cost accounting entries
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines, work in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with high credibility at all levels of the organization
  • Sense of urgency
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

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