Assistant Controller

Jam • Baie-D'Urfé, QC

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Based at our Head Office in Montreal, Quebec, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for assisting the Vice-President Corporate Accounting & Compliance and the Controllers with financial and tax compliance, reporting, review, and analysis for all companies in the group in Canada and in the US.

Requirements

• Audit experience, preferably achieved through internship at a recognized accounting firm
• 5-7 years of relevant experience, either in an external CA firm or in industry
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including both IFRS and ASPE
• A good understanding of income tax (Canadian and US) and sales tax principles
• Experience with JD Edwards accounting software systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Power Point), with strong Excel skills required
• Candidates must be Bilingual in French and English (English is required as we do Business across Canada and the US)

Responsibilities

• Support the financial accounting cycle
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Perform review of month end reporting
• Reconciling and managing various general ledger accounts
• Complete the Monthly Reporting Pack sent to Head Office
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Ensure reporting is in compliance with the appropriate GAAP (IFRS/ASPE) and with corporate accounting policies and standards
• Assist in the analysis of results and explain variances
• Coordinate year–end audit file preparation for each audited entity and ensure that an appropriate audit file is prepared
• Liaise with the internal and external auditors on audit issues
• Assist the Vice-President Corporate Accounting & Compliance with external audits (any government audits – income tax and commodity taxes, CSST, etc.)
• Assist in tax compliance matters both Canadian and US
• Review months end intercompany balances and reconcile variances
• Participate in special projects
• Address punctual requests from the management team
• Approve of all journal entries
• Bookkeeping of various holding companies

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits: Health & Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Wellness Incentive Program and an Employee Assistance Program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Flextime, summer hours, paid vacation, personal time off.
• Casual and fun environment.
• Lively social calendar…there's always something for everyone!
• Generous employee discount on all our cool gear.
• On-going learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a highly talented, winning team!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees