Assistant Controller

Job title:

Assistant Controller

Company

Robert Half

Job description

Job Description:We are offering an exciting opportunity for a local Waterloo Region Company. We are seeking a Finance Manager, whose primary function will be to manage and oversee accounting functions, supervise staff members, and implement robust internal control systems.Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounting operations, including updating accounting records, monitoring bank accounts, completing monthly reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, General Ledger, Cost Ledger, and more.

• Provide effective management of both corporate and project accounting.

• Prepare management materials, including summarizing financial information, conducting trend and variance analysis, and summarizing key performance indicators.

• Review and oversee the preparation of interim and year-end financial statements for all holding corporations.

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) proactively, ensuring accurate monthly billing and timely payment.

• Maintain Accounts Receivable (AR) spreadsheet to track development management fee billing schedules.

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) proactively, ensuring approvals and payments occur in a timely manner.

• Oversee the issuance, tracking, management, and cross-referencing of Purchase Orders.

• Implement and maintain a robust internal control system and lead the implementation of a new accounting software system.

• Coordinate and liaise with external stakeholders, including consultants, auditors, and the CRA.

• Oversee the preparation and review of all tax filings and returns to ensure compliance with tax legislation, HST, CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB, T2, T5013, etc.

• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.

• Constantly seek efficiency in processes, tools, and reports, and suggest implementations into our framework.

• Perform special projects and ad hoc reporting as required.

Requirements:

• Proficient with Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with ERP Solutions

• Ability to handle all Accounting Functions

• Expertise in managing Accounts Payable (AP)

• Experience in managing Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Proficiency in Auditing

• Familiarity with Budget Processes

• CPA certification is required

• Ability to prepare Financial Statements

• Knowledge in Tax matters, including HST

• Experience with Intercompany transactions

• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation

Expected salary

$125000 – 130000 per year

Location

Kitchener, ON

Job date

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:04:24 GMT

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