Assistant Controller

Description

• Assist Finance team with quarterly and annual reporting (TSX Venture Exchange)
• Assists with preparation of monthly internal and quarterly external financial statements and draft MD&A
• Prepares lead sheets and working papers and assist external auditors for quarterly reviews and year-end audit
• Assists Controller with the supervision and review of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Assists Director of Finance with preparation of quarterly board package including internal financial reports and accounting issue summaries
• Reviews bank deposits and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation of month-end adjusting journal entries
• Assists the Director of Finance with preparation of corporate T2 tax returns and Notice to Readers for all corporate entities
• Ensure Statistics Canada surveys are completed on a timely basis

• Accounting Designation; CPA 
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Proficiency with MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc…)
• Experience with preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements
• Experience with corporate tax return filings is an asset
• Ideal for a newly certified CPA with 3-4 years of public practice experience or industry equivalent

• Professional written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to research and report on relevant accounting issues and/or changes
• Ability to work with tight time frames while simultaneously managing several projects
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Develops new initiatives and workflows to improve processes
• Encourages open communication between the team and other departments
• Previous experience using SAGE Intacct software is an asset