Assistant Controller

Position Summary:

The position reports to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day transactional detail and management of supporting accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Supervise the activities of the junior accounting team members
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable and intercompany transactions
Prepare bank and investment journal entries to allow for bank reconciliations to be completed
Prepare various month-end accruals
Prepare payroll journal entries
Lead expense allocation review and prepare preliminary variance reports to Controller for review
Prepare monthly and year-end working papers
Assist with long-term care reporting to the Ministry of Health
Prepare monthly Visa reconciliations
Process reoccurring cheque requisitions
Coordinate month-end duties and ensure month-end close timelines are met by all staff members
Assist Controller with various projects
Other role related add-hoc duties

We are looking for a Team Member with the following Qualifications / Experience:

Proven work experience in a senior accounting role with 2 or more direct reports
5+ years of overall accounting experience including 2+ years of supervisory responsibility
Accounting degree
CPA designation is not required but strongly preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Advanced knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of real estate accounting would be an asset
Experience and ability to lead and mentor others
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy
Ability to meet and establish deadlines by focusing on the process necessary to produce deliverables

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.