Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Aston Carter's client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team on a permanent basis! This position encompasses various functions within the finance department, and will play a crucial role for supplying information that contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in cash flow planning across multiple currencies.

• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for bi-weekly bank loan issuances.

• Reconcile accounts monthly and annually, reviewing balance sheet schedules and intercompany accounts.

• Oversee the period-end process.

• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger (GL) while identifying and preventing discrepancies.

• Prepare financial statements, including an analysis of margins, selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A), foreign exchange, and other factors.

• Analyze financial results against budgets on a monthly, quarterly, year-to-date (YTD), and year-over-year (YOY) basis.

• Create and modify financial statement reports.

• Manage various statutory reporting obligations.

• Play a significant role in year-end audit and review engagement activities.

• Calculate bank margining and ensure compliance with bank covenants.

• Mentor and train accounting teams, providing feedback and assisting in the development of objectives and plans.

• Maintain monthly checklists, procedures, controls, and sign-offs.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist in developing internal controls and policies to ensure compliance with legislation and best practices.

• Handle additional reporting and ad hoc requests as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller

• Experience working under Canadian GAAP (full cycle accounting, month-end closing processes, financial package preparation).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience leading month-end and quarterly end processes.

• Previous management experience (1+ people).

• Proficient in navigating complex environments (multi-currency, multi-entity, inter-company transactions).

• Familiarity with ERP systems.

• Intermediate MS Excel.

Nice to Have:

• Manufacturing experience

• Experience working with US entities

• Syspro experience

• Large company experience ($50M+)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Aston Carter, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;

• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;

• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;

• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.