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Our client is a major Canadian retailer. They are looking for a Assistant Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

Opportunity for growth and development

Bonus

CPA Dues covered

About the Opportunity

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP.

Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

Prepare internal management reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

Lead year-end audit preparation and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.

Ensure compliance with provincial and federal requirements, including HST/QST, payroll remittances, and bank covenant reporting.

Strengthen, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks and accounting policies.

Accounting Operations

Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including AP, AR, cash flow tracking, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

Maintain intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across multiple entities.

Review fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

Ensure accurate revenue recognition across multiple sales channels.

Supervise and mentor an accounting admin team of 3, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Support training, performance management, and professional development of direct reports.

Collaborate with internal department leaders to support company goals and operational accuracy.

Planning, Analysis & Projects

Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Assist with special projects, system integrations, and workflow/process improvements.





Identify inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions to support growth.

About You

CPA designation required (CGA, CA, or CPA).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

4–5 years post-designation experience in financial reporting and internal controls.

Background in retail, CPG, hospitality, or pharma preferred, ideally within organizations generating $250–600M in revenue.

Experience in smaller to mid-sized environments aligned with roles such as Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or Controller.

Robust knowledge of ASPE

Experience supporting audits and preparing internal financial statements.

Exposure to ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).

Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.

High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior leadership.

Proven ability to improve processes and enhance internal controls.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Salary Range
$130,000 - $140,000 / year

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this prospect. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Retail

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📌 Assistant Controller (Ontario)
🏢 Vaco
📍 Ontario