Job Description

Alta Equipment Company recently acquired AULT!

AULT is one of North America's best-performing equipment suppliers. We are exclusive distributors of brands recognized as industry benchmarks: McCloskey, Lippmann, MWS, Superior, McCloskey Environmental et Ecoverse.



We provide our employees with the tools and resources to be successful:



Competitive wages Benefits package (medical, dental and vision) and access to Telemedicine. Paid time off RRSP with employer contributions Work schedule: Monday to Friday Position Hybrid or Remote

AULT a company of Alta Equipment Group, is seeking a full-time Financial Controller Assistant for our Waterloo, QC branch. This position can be hybrid or remote. The main responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

Main Mission:

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in the collection, analysis, and management of financial and budgeting data within the company. They play an active role in the implementation and monitoring of financial and budgeting procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Budgeting and Financial Monitoring:

Collect and analyze financial data from various departments. Assist in preparing the annual budgets and revising financial forecasts. Monitor variances between budgeted and actual results on a regular basis. Help set up and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess operational performance.

2. Cost and Profitability Analysis:

Analyze production costs, expenses, and margins to identify optimization opportunities. Conduct profitability analysis on projects or products to support decision-making. Inventory follow up for parts and Equipment

3. Financial Reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management. Write detailed analysis reports outlining variances, risks, and opportunities. Ensure that financial databases and dashboards are regularly updated. Participate in the analysis of the profitability of ongoing investments and projects. Track the progress and associated expenditures of projects in collaboration with project managers. Suggest improvements to financial management tools and reporting procedures. Participate in optimizing financial management systems and accounting software.

4. Support for Management

Provide operational and strategic support to management regarding financial and budgeting matters. Assist in preparing for internal and external audits. Address ad-hoc requests from management regarding financial analysis.

5. Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

Work closely with various departments (Accounting, HR, Purchasing, etc.) to gather relevant financial data. Ensure smooth communication between departments to ensure timely and accurate data flow.

Required Skills:

Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written (mandatory) - The person will have to communicate with colleagues located in English-speaking provinces. Proficiency in office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Microsoft Business Central ERP is a plus Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Strong analytical skills and the ability to summarize financial data. Comfort with numbers and the ability to make decisions based on quantitative analysis.

Ideal Profile:

Minimum of a Bac + 5 years' experience in Accounting, Finance, or Management CPA Designation Previous experience in a similar role is a plus. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

About ALTA:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Company prides itself in the 3 P's of business: People, Process and Product. By investing in the best people and creating a "one team" approach, Alta Equipment Company earns customers for life.



If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.



At Alta Equipment Company, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.



So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What we look for:

At Alta Equipment Company, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!



Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately.