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Assistant Controller

Laval
Manufacturier | Comptabilité Générale | #4486
Permanent | French
Differentiating elements
  • Autonomy & Latitude
  • Growing Environment
  • Key Role with High Added Value
  • Professional Development
  • Teamwork

About the employer

This well-established Quebec-based distribution company is experiencing steady growth and continues to expand across Canada. Recognized for its expertise and people-centered approach, it prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and the development of its teams. With an entrepreneurial culture centered on trust, autonomy, and respect, it offers a stimulating environment where everyone can make a tangible contribution to improving processes and achieving collective success.

Benefits

Option for hybrid work after six months – Comprehensive group insurance and access to telemedicine – Vacation weeks and personal days – Paid holiday leave in addition to vacation time – Ongoing training and professional development – Potential funding for the CPA program – Exposure to acquisition and growth projects – Modern ERP and an evolving technological environment – Free parking – Flexible schedule that promotes work-life balance

Your responsibilities in a few words!

Participer activement au processus de fin de mois et à la clôture comptable – Préparer les écritures de journal et effectuer les réconciliations comptables – Produire et analyser les états financiers de plusieurs divisions – Contribuer à la préparation des états financiers annuels et des dossiers d’audit – Collaborer au processus budgétaire et analyser les écarts entre les résultats réels et les prévisions – Préparer les remises gouvernementales et assurer le respect des obligations fiscales courantes – Veiller à l’application des procédures comptables et des contrôles internes – Participer à l’intégration comptable des nouvelles acquisitions – Contribuer à l’optimisation de l’ERP et à l’amélioration continue des processus financiers – Préparer des analyses et des rapports financiers destinés à soutenir les décisions de la direction – Collaborer avec les différentes divisions et soutenir l’équipe finance dans ses projets spéciaux.  

Your assets for this position!

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with approximately 2 years of relevant experience, or a DEC in accounting with approximately 5 years of experience; Applications from recent college graduates will also be considered
Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and month-end processes
Experience in general accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Professional proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written
Comfort working with accounting systems and ERP environments, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Strong knowledge of Excel and an interest in developing advanced skills, particularly pivot tables
Experience in financial analysis, budget preparation, and variance analysis
Knowledge of multi-entity or multi-division environments
Familiarity with audit files, government rebates, and internal controls
Experience in the retail, wholesale, or manufacturing sectors, and an interest in becoming a CPA

Summary

An ideal opportunity for an analytical, curious, and organized individual who wants to go beyond traditional accounting tasks to understand the numbers and actively contribute to business decisions. You’ll play a key role within an experienced and collaborative finance team, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the accounting cycle, participate in acquisition projects, and contribute to the evolution of financial practices. By joining this growing company, you’ll benefit from valuable mentorship, exposure to a variety of projects, and real opportunities for professional development—including ongoing training and the chance to pursue your CPA designation.

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