Assistant Controller – Finance & Accounting

Position: Assistant Controller – Finance & Accounting
Location: Mississauga, Ontario (On-site)
Compensation: $120,000–$140,000 annually
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Posting Type: Open vacancy

Take the Lead. Drive Financial Performance. Make an Impact.

Are you a hands-on financial leader who understands that great financial management goes beyond the numbers?

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee its accounting operations, lead an established finance team and play an important role in supporting overall business performance.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with sound business judgment, leadership capabilities and a passion for continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting across multiple legal entities, strengthening accounting processes and providing meaningful financial insights to support business decisions and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Leadership
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting and the general ledger.
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, establishing clear priorities, accountability and performance expectations.
- Manage accounting activities across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate financial records and effective internal controls.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, account reconciliations and accounting procedures.
- Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors and financial service providers.

Financial Reporting & Business Analysis
- Prepare and review timely, accurate financial statements, management reports and financial performance metrics.
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, monitor results against expectations and provide variance analysis.
- Analyze costs, pricing, margins and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational performance.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support capital investments, contract negotiations and business decisions.
- Partner with the CFO and operational leadership to support business objectives and financial planning.

Compliance & Risk Management
- Coordinate annual external audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Oversee provincial and federal tax filings, payroll remittances and Workers' Compensation requirements across multiple provinces.
- Monitor cash flow, debt obligations and lending covenant compliance.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls, accounting policies and procedures to mitigate risk and protect company assets.
- Support workplace health and safety requirements within the department.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
- CPA designation (or equivalent), completed or actively working toward completion.
- Progressive experience in a Controller, Financial Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
- Experience in transportation, freight forwarding, logistics, warehousing or 3PL is considered a strong asset.
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
- Experience managing multiple legal entities and leading an accounting or finance team.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, financial modelling, costing, pricing, margin analysis and profitability management.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or similar platforms is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A hands-on, collaborative leadership style with the ability to balance operational detail with strategic business priorities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Competitive compensation of $120,000–$140,000.
- Direct reporting relationship with the CFO.
- Leadership responsibility within an established finance team.
- Opportunity to influence financial processes, business performance and profitability.
- Permanent, full-time position with an established organization.

Interested in learning more?

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career, we'd love to connect!

Please submit your resume in Word format to Vanessa Tran at [email protected].

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