Job Title: Assistant Controller

Job type: Full-time

Experience: 1-3 years

Location: Toronto (Hybrid, 2 to 3 days in the office)

Are you ready to PUSH the envelope with us?

Are you ready to drive financial excellence and redefine accounting innovation? At our company, we’re searching for a dynamic Assistant Controller, reporting into the Controller, to join our finance team and help us achieve our ambitious financial goals.

We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented accounting professional who excels working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative environment. Every member of our team is a dedicated expert, skilled in financial analysis, process improvement, and strategic planning—and we need your expertise to elevate our operations.

Based in a vibrant, modern workspace that values both in-person collaboration and flexible remote work, you will play a central role in managing day-to-day accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and supporting key functions like month-end close, budgeting, and cash flow analysis. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Controller and work hand-in-hand with team members to streamline processes, implement automation tools, and contribute data-driven insights that drive our long-term financial planning.

If you’re a proactive self-starter with a strong grasp of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to financial integrity, we want to hear from you. Join us, and be the catalyst that helps shape our financial future while setting new standards for excellence in accounting!

Responsibilities:

Daily Accounting Support:

• Assist the Controller in managing day-to-day transactions including AR, AP, and media spend reconciliation.
• Oversee data entry and routine reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.

Month-End Close & Routine FP&A:

• Lead key month-end tasks such as preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and drafting monthly financial reports and variance analyses.
• Develop and update routine budgets and cash flow forecasts.

Yearly & Strategic Budgeting:

• Provide detailed analysis and supporting data for the annual strategic budgeting process, contributing to long-term financial planning.

Pricing & New Business Analysis:

• Support the Controller by preparing financial models, analyzing margins, and reviewing new business pricing proposals.

Operational Functions:

• Prepare cash forecasts and monitor daily cash flow.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and support the implementation of automation tools and workflow enhancements.

Team Coordination:

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Bookkeeper, ensuring coordinated and timely completion of tasks.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA candidate preferred).
• 1–3 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow analysis, and month-end close processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software and advanced Excel skills.

Expertise:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ability to analyze financial data and assist in strategic planning.
• Technical proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet modeling.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Extras:

·      Work-from-home opportunities

·      Extended health care

·      Vision care

·      Dental care

·      Flexible hours, “no meetings” Fridays