Assistant Controller

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will play a critical role in managing financial reporting, cost and inventory accounting, budgeting, and internal controls. The successful candidate will help ensure the accuracy of financial data, support decision-making, and contribute to continuous improvement within the finance function.

Advantages
- Opportunity to work with a growing, forward-thinking company in the manufacturing space
- High-impact role with visibility across finance, operations, and leadership
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and autonomy
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Career growth potential, with mentorship and leadership development opportunities

Responsibilities
- Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with ASPE
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and accounting policies
- Oversee inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard costing
- Analyze manufacturing cost variances (materials, labor, overhead) and deliver insights to leadership and operations
- Review and approve vendor payments in alignment with company procedures
- Assist with external audits, including audit prep and coordination with auditors
- Ensure compliance with tax filings (GST/HST, VAT, and other regulatory reporting)
- Identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and automation
- Mentor junior accounting team members, providing coaching and performance feedback

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA is a strong asset
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Solid understanding of ASPE, cost accounting, and inventory management
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as AS400 or Microsoft 365 Business Central
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Summary
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and grow your career with a company that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you're based in Cornwall—or open to relocating—and are ready for your next challenge, let’s connect!

Please send your resume to: andrea.hill@randstad.ca with subject line "Assistant Controller"

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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