Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in the real estate or construction industry is a strong asset.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Strong ability to conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to drive cost efficiencies and revenue growth.
• Proficiency in implementing FP&A tools and dashboards for real-time reporting and decision-making.
• Strong understanding of capital structure and financing options.
• Knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence processes.
• Experience leading cash flow forecasting and liquidity management best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement case studies on cash flow optimization using FP&A tools.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in cash flow and working capital.
• Ability to collaborate with finance leadership to develop strategies for optimizing free cash flow.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Comprehensive understanding of tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in financial consolidation processes.
• Familiarity with external reporting requirements and regulatory filings.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Expertise in developing, managing, and analyzing budgets.
• Advanced forecasting techniques and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to conduct variance analysis and performance reporting effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of audit processes and procedures.
• Experience with internal control assessments and implementation.
• Ability to assist in audits (internal and external) by preparing required documentation.
• Strong understanding of risk management practices.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in tax planning and compliance.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing tax returns.
• Expertise in financial analysis and cost-benefit analysis.
• Ability to conduct ROI analysis and trend analysis.
• Strong understanding of key financial metrics and ratios.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex financial data and providing actionable insights.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, and Timberscan.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools (Power BI preferred).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Proven experience ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Knowledge of payroll tax laws, regulations, and union requirements.
• Ability to implement payroll best practices and automation for improved efficiency.
• Experience resolving payroll discrepancies and ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Experience in financial transformation projects, including ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Support both corporate and business units.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Maintain forecast accuracy, control variances, and prevent audit deficiencies, compliance issues, and penalties while ensuring on-time tax filings and payroll.
• Assist in FP&A by delivering actionable financial insights and cost-benefit analyses to drive annual cost savings or revenue improvements, supporting the company’s financial health and strategic growth.
• Prepare and deliver defect-free monthly financial reports.
• Ensure full compliance with ASPE standards and company policies in all financial reports.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring no deficiencies are identified.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, preventing any compliance issues or penalties.
• Identify and resolve control deficiencies.
• Manage regulatory filings and external reports, ensuring on-time submission with no late filings.
• Lead audit preparations, completing all requirements before the audit start date and ensuring no significant deficiencies.
• Oversee tax compliance, ensuring on-time tax return submissions with no penalties incurred.
• Ensure corporate month-end closures are completed on time.
• Support financial reporting processes, ensuring all corporate and business unit financials are completed and filed on time.
• Provide monthly financial analysis reports with actionable insights.
• Complete accurate and on-time payroll processing.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, delivering documented recommendations that achieve annual cost savings or revenue improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing) preferred.
• Experience in the real estate or construction industry is a strong asset.