Assistant Controller NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 481877

About the Company

Our client is a publicly listed manufacturer and technology company. They are looking for an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and month-end close activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial operations across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions while supporting a growing public company environment. 

Why Work Here 

• High-impact role with visibility across the organization 

• Opportunity to work closely with a strong and collaborative finance leadership team 

• Exposure to international operations, foreign exchange transactions, intercompany accounting, and multi-jurisdictional business activities 

• Significant autonomy and ownership over accounting operations 

• Growing public company environment with opportunities to improve processes and build infrastructure 

• Strong mentorship and support from leadership while still providing independence and decision-making authority 

About the Opportunity? 

• Responsible for the day to day accounting   

• Overseeing AP / AR for the company, Payroll, Accounting. AP / AR positions will report to Assistant Controller. 

• Coverage for Corporate Controller when on vacation 

Banking 

• Make payments (A/P, Payroll) 

• Approve A/P payments for the company 

Month-End 

• Ensure all entries are posted and balance sheet accounts are reconciled by end of business day 5 

• Review the company’s month end entries and reconciliations for: Bank, Prepaids, A/P, Credit Cards, A/R, Extended Warranties, Commissions, Accrued Payroll and Vacation 

• Prepare the company’s month end entries and reconciliations for: Inventory, Accrued Liabilities, Loans, Leases, PPE, Intangibles, Unearned Revenue, Warranty 

• Prepare reconciliations 

• Prepare monthly cash flow information summary (to facilitate the preparation of consolidated cash flow statement) 

• Work with business leaders to prepare income statement variance analysis (compare to budget and prior month), to ensure completeness of monthly accounting entries and to facilitate communication around monthly results for senior leadership team, BOD, and bank. 

Quarter End 

After month end entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis is complete, prepare documents to support the preparation of notes to the financial statement and other schedules required for MDA 

About You

• CPA designation or working towards CPA 

• 5 years of day-to-day accounting experience, hands on experience with AR, AP, payroll, banking, and month-end close 

• Comfortable in a manual, evolving environment; adaptable and hands-on. Willing to work “in the weeds”, not scared of it 

Salary Range

$110,000 - $120,000/year

How to Apply

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.