Robert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller for mid-sized, PE backed distribution business located in South Burnaby. The first few months of the role will be providing oversight of the operational accounting and month-end close process while the Controller is off on maternity leave. Upon the return of the Controller, the duties of the Assistant Controller will shift to spend more time on Financial Planning and Analysis work. This role would report to the CFO and would like remain reporting to the CFO upon the Controller’s return.

In essence, the first stage of the position will involved about 70% operational accounting and reporting and 30% budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. For a technology savvy, individual interested in analysis work, the role would then transition to be about 70% financial planning and analysis and 30% monthly accounting.

Duties would include, but not be limited to:

-         Oversight of the month-end process including the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements

-         Manage and review all journal entries and transactions posted to the GL

-         Inventory management and analysis

-         Cash management and rolling forecasts

-         Financial modeling and analysis

-         Acquisition analysis and integration

-         Sales reporting and analysis

-         Process improvements and assisting with system implementations

Additionally, these businesses need to sophisticate and modernize their accounting processes and systems. Working with the CFO, operational leaders, and the PE company directors, the Assistant Controller will help drive:

-         Implementation of new processes and procedures

-         The build out of an FP+A program including dashboards

-         Analysis of how AI can be integrated into the business to help streamline processes and improve efficiencies

As the successful candidate you bring high emotional intelligence and low ego. You can think strategically but are not afraid to roll-up your sleeves and get into the work. You are an engaged partner in the business who brings strong accounting knowledge, leadership qualities, and the ability to self-start and self-manage. Additionally, you bring:

-           A CPA designation

-           Exposure to distribution, inventory, and warehousing is an asset

-           Experience with acquisition integrations is an asset but not required

-           A tech-savvy mindset and a willingness to learn, try, and grow

If you are an up-and-coming leader looking for the opportunity to drive change and the modernization and sophistication of a business without compromising your desire for work/life balance – this is the job for you! Please reference job number 05060-0013421594 in all correspondence.

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