Assistant Controller

Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank)•Quinte West, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller role reports directly to the VP of Accounting and Controller. This position offers the opportunity to lead various high-impact initiatives, including technical accounting for business acquisitions and debt modifications, system integrations, accounts payable process optimization, financial reporting, and audit support. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical accounting expertise, significant project management experience, and a deep understanding of accounting systems, particularly NetSuite.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3-5 years in public accounting (preferably at a Big 4 or national firm).
Experience with business acquisitions, debt modifications, and consolidation accounting.
Strong experience in preparing consolidated financial statements for a multi-entity organization.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proficiency in NetSuite (or similar ERP system), with hands-on experience in implementing and optimizing accounting systems.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, technical accounting issues, and financial reporting for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, debt modifications).
Expertise in managing financial reports for senior leadership.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and offer insights for decision-making.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a publicly traded company or with publicly traded clients is highly preferred.
CPA (or equivalent certification) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical accounting expertise on business acquisitions, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASC 805).
Manage the accounting for debt modifications, including reviewing debt agreements and ensuring proper accounting treatment under relevant standards.
Assist with the integration of financial operations for newly acquired businesses, ensuring timely and accurate accounting and reporting.
Lead the implementation of new businesses into a consolidated accounting system, ensuring the smooth integration of financial data and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure the success of system upgrades, integrations, and automation projects.
Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
Provide insights into the financial results and performance of the business, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
Provide direct leadership of the Accounts Payable function, including management of the AP Manager and team, establishing clear accountability, performance expectations, and ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments.
Lead the stabilization and transformation of AP operations by addressing process inefficiencies, strengthening internal controls, and implementing scalable workflows and system improvements (including NetSuite optimization).
Support the preparation for and coordination of the annual audit, working with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Assist in responding to auditor queries and providing the necessary documentation to support financial reporting.
Lead or assist with special accounting projects, such as system improvements, process optimizations, and the implementation of new accounting standards.