Job Description

Job Summary:
We are seeking a hard-working Assistant Controller who is eager to learn and looking for long-term growth opportunities to join our team. As an Assistant Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial operations of our company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. This is a key role that will work to integrate new technology into the workplace. The Assistant Controller will assist in managing all aspects of the accounting department including our expansion into the UK and operations in the USA.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist the Controller to manage all aspects of the company's financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, bank reconciliations, payroll, and account reconciliation. Ensure compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal government requirements. Ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. Oversee the accounting administrator, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping and report preparations Review the current accounting procedures, make recommendations and use technology to implement more efficient processes and procedures. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the accounting administrator, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping and report preparations

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A proven passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Excellent organizational and time management skills. A positive attitude and excellent work ethic. Detail oriented Comfortable learning new software Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, including advanced Excel Skills Proficient with various ERP software, including new ERP integration preferred.

Education and Experience:

College accounting diploma or Bachelor's degree is an asset*.
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.*
Previous work experience at a consumer goods company with a large SKU count preferred*.
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred*.
Experience with vendor and EDI compliance preferred*.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Company Description:

Outset Media is a privately owned high-growth business that designs, manufactures, and distributes board games, card games, and jigsaw puzzles. Our head office is in Victoria, BC, and our main warehouse is in Brampton, ON. The key to our success has been our passionate dedication to unbelievable customer service. We are at the start of an exciting new growth phase in our business, with the opening of physical locations in the UK and USA, and expansion of our manufacturing capabilities in the Toronto area.

Additional Information:

Outset Media is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace. We hire and promote the BEST people, regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Discrimination of any sort within our company is not tolerated.

Outset Media is a medium-sized company with approximately 75 employees. Therefore, in addition to the above responsibilities, any successful applicant may be asked to assume a variety of non-related responsibilities.

We are looking for an individual who is seeking a career position with a high growth company and is willing to accept personal responsibility for the growth and success of the company.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000

Typical Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

In determining salary, Outset Media considers many factors including the successful candidate's skill set and experience as well as internal equity. The final salary offer will be at Outset Media's sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-01
Expected start date: 2025-08-04