Our client, a growing pharmaceutical organization, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance team. This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure across accounting, financial reporting, operations, and business partnering. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, and consolidations
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis
Perform and oversee cost accounting activities, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis
Manage fixed assets, inventory accounting, and other general accounting functions
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance procedures




Coordinate external audits and support tax and regulatory reporting requirements
Partner with operations and sales teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
Participate in ERP optimization initiatives, reporting automation, and KPI development
Support CAPEX and OPEX reporting and monitor business performance metrics

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with a proactive, resourceful, and hands-on approach
Ability to thrive in a rapid-paced and evolving setting
Bilingual in French and English
Experience with SAP is an asset

📌 Assistant Controller Montreal (Canada)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Canada