Assistant Controller - PFC Canada

PACCAR • Bellevue, WA

3d

About The Position

PACCAR Financial of Canada, the Canadian financial services subsidiary of PACCAR, is seeking an Assistant Controller to serve as a key liaison between its Accounting and Business teams. The role leads general accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, and drives cross-functional adoption of new systems and processes. Reporting directly to the PACCAR Financial Controller, the Assistant Controller provides leadership and mentorship to the accounting team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA designation.
• At least eight years of experience in a professional or corporate environment.
• At least five years of general accounting experience.
• Strong automated systems and PC knowledge, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong internal control and SOX background gained in a similar position or at a Big 4 or national accounting firm.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize activities to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Forecasting and reporting experience.
• Working knowledge of Infinium G/L or SAP consolidation.
• Experience using data analytics and business intelligence tools, including Sigma, Tableau, Power BI, and Power Pivot, to support financial analysis, forecasting, and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger and its interfaces with accounts payable, cash management and treasury, Asset Finance lease and loan administration systems, the wholesale system, and the treasury management system.
• Build reliable, accurate, and timely reporting and maintain effective relationships with PACCAR Financial and accounting management, including responding to accounting queries.
• Apply accounting and reporting expertise while working with senior management to implement accounting interfaces, products, systems, and processes.
• Develop budgets and forecasts.
• Supervise the monthly close for PACCAR Financial of Canada.
• Supervise daily accounting functions, including recruiting, retaining, and developing accounting staff.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and related reports, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Forecast monthly profit and foreign exchange exposure.
• Coordinate with other divisions, Corporate Consolidations, Corporate Treasury, and PACCAR captive financing companies on matters including intercompany balances, consolidation eliminations, 10-K/Q reporting, and derivative instrument accounting.
• Compare forecast and actual results monthly.
• Support SOX and internal-control compliance, documentation, and testing.
• Assist the Canadian tax department with compliance and tax audits.
• Handle ad hoc accounting requests and projects as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• RRSP match up to a specified annual amount.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly retirement benefits.
• Comprehensive paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and family.
• Paid short- and long-term disability program.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee assistance program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Holiday gift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior