Job Description

Assistant Controller

Connect Tech Inc. is seeking a detail oriented hands-on

Assistant Controller

to support our growing finance function. We are looking for a self-starter who takes ownership of results and proactively seeks opportunities to add value. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, the Assistant Controller is responsible for the delivery of full cycle month end preparation and the reporting of financial results. This is a full-time, in-office position in Guelph, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinating and driving the Accounting Department's activities through the accurate and timely completion of journal entries, account reconciliations, capital asset general ledger & subledgers maintenance, inventory management & valuation, COGS calculations, F/X adjustments, Corporate Tax accruals Ensuring timely completion and review of A/P & A/R accruals for financial reporting Assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting requirements to Corporate and participate in audit requests for investigation and information Conduct analysis of various financial reports to identify discrepancies, trends, etc. Assist with prioritizing work within the accounting department Ensure on-time reporting for legislative requirements including: GST, WSIB, EHT; including annual reconciliations Oversee customer credit program including review of completed customer applications for credit terms, evaluating risk, making recommendations on appropriate credit levels and coordinating approvals to customer Oversee the management of customer credit limits on account, evaluating customer activity and ensuring credit levels are appropriate and comply with corporate policy Participate in annual budget preparation Adhering to internal control procedures, while seeking opportunities to further mitigate risk Be actively involved in developing departmental procedure improvement that will have a positive effect on efficiency and accuracy Active involvement in projects within organization and other duties as assigned by Corporate

Required Skills & Qualifications:

University degree in finance or accounting, holding a CPA designation in good standing 7-10 years of related financial reporting and analysis experience, in a publicly traded company (preferably in a manufacturing environment) Possess strong financial analysis and advanced problem-solving skills with the capacity and focus to see tasks through to completion Experience working with multiple currency transactions (CAD, USD, Euro) Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and financial reporting software, Microsoft Dynamics is preferred but not essential Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and collaborate with all Departmental team members Strong analytical, system, organizational and attention to detail skills Excellent English language and communication skills Proven capability of learning new systems quickly, taking initiative to be productive and self-motivated Professional demeanor and accomplished at successfully interacting with all levels from Production through to Executive roles
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Discounted or free food Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Do you have expert level MS Excel skills
Experience:

Assistant Controller: 7 years (required)
Work Location: In person