Assistant Controller

Smartrend Manufacturing Group • Winnipeg, MB

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a proactive and analytical finance professional who plays a key role in financial accounting operations, cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, budgeting and forecasting through financial models, and continuous improvement on financial processes to support the Company's continued growth. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, support month end and year end close processes, and partners closely with operations, production, and management to analyze business performance, monitor manufacturing costs, and provide actionable financial insights.

Requirements

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations through standard costing, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or comparable reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the initiative to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Contribute to month end close processes, including cost analysis, reconciliations, accruals, commission calculations, and borrowing base reporting.
• Maintain manufacturing standard costs, analyze cost variances, and recommend actions that improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Develop cost models that support new product introductions and manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain scalable financial models to evaluate business performance, growth initiatives, and support strategic planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process including coordinating departmental budget submissions.
• Collaborate with department leaders to monitor spending against budget and maintain departmental forecasts.
• Support internal and external audits, including annual year end audit.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and business intelligence tools to enhance reporting capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a negotiable starting salary based on experience.
• Group insurance plan with a health spending account.
• Paid vacation.
• Company-paid shutdown from Christmas to New Year’s.
• Opportunities for career advancement with a growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed