Financial Assistant Controller

  • Full-time

Company Description

Pave your career at Techo-Bloc:

We are entrepreneurial and innovators at heart who love to roll up our sleeves, jump right in and get things done. We boast 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and a dynamic team of over 900 employees located across 20+ locations in North America. We have ambitious growth plans and a restless pursuit of excellence. We live to create, and we invest in great ideas. We take pride in offering a collaborative, inclusive and positive working environment.

Career Growth and Recognition:

At Techo-Bloc, we're career builders. Explore advancement opportunities through our well-defined career paths by department. Your success is our shared responsibility, supported by a culture that values your unique contributions.

Performance-Driven Rewards:

Experience the direct impact of your efforts with competitive performance-based bonuses. Join a passionate, driven team that collaborates seamlessly to achieve remarkable results.

Financial Stability:

We’ve experienced consistent growth, reflecting our strong financial health and continued geographical expansion across North America.

Collaborative Company Culture:

Ditch the silos and join us in driving innovation and excellence together. We support and care about each other’s success! Experience a vibrant culture with 5-star ratings from most of our employees. Leave egos at the door as we engage in activities like brainstorming sessions, lively BBQs, and festive parties, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Group insurance & RRSP with employer contribution
  • 24/7 telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Inhouse leadership development and coaching
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Considerable referral bonuses
  • Discounts on Techo-Bloc’s products
  • Healthy snack-filled kitchens
  • Techo-Bloc branded swag
  • Free parking
  • Employee Recognition Events
  • English and French courses available as needed

Job Description

For it`s head office and under the responsibility of the divisional controller, Techo-Bloc is seeking an Assistant Controller who will become the resource-expert for all that concerns the analysis and the management for the accounting operations of the divisions to which he will have the responsibility.

A day in a life:

In your dynamic role as an Assistant Controller, your day kicks off with a much-needed caffeine boost, diving into financial statement review for your designated territory before presenting to upper management; highlighting the monthly story that occurred. Collaborating closely with the Controller, you craft an annual budget, analyzing information and forecasting financial landscapes. The afternoon brings active participation in monthly meeting with Production Managers, reviewing spending, headcounts & upcoming capital investments to improve efficiency in the Plant. Amidst these tasks, you seize the opportunity to learn directly from the owners in weekly meetings, gaining invaluable insights into the company's strategic vision. Then, the spotlight shifts to a crucial task – assisting the Controller in the AX 365 migration, reviewing business processes for a seamless transition to the new system. As the day wraps, you get a call from the Fleet Manager asking for an updated review of the company’s fleet expenses to begin preparation for new Forklift purchases for the coming year.

In your role, your key responsibilities will include:

Financial Statement Responsibilities

  • Assist the controller in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and notes in the Financial Statements;
  • Track and reconcile the fixed assets;
  • Participate actively in the end-of-month and year-end process with the external auditors;
  • Follow the "transfer pricing" for redistributed transactions in other legal entities;
  • Track prepaid fees, current receivables, monthly installments;
  • Reconcile all forms of ledgers (inventory, AP, AR, sale);
  • F/X Reassessment of payable, receivable, bank account in other currencies;
  • Validation of payroll variances;
  • Redistribute costs shared between related companies;
  • Calculate and track monthly provisions.

Financial Analysis Responsibilities

  • Assist the controller in the preparation of the annual budget jointly with the departmental directors;
  • Calculate bonus payouts for various department based on objectives;
  • Assist the controller in various financial analysis (inventory, sales, COGS, margin, insurance companies, process improvements);
  • Participate in monthly meetings with Operation Managers;
  • Participate with the controller in the migration to AX 365.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in administration, accounting option;
  • Hold an accounting title (CPA);
  • 1-3 years accounting experience;
  • Previous experience as an assistant-controller, an asset;
  • Experience in the manufacturing field (an asset);
  • Bilingualism (English and French) both orally and in writing (English is necessary to serve our clients in the United States & Ontario);
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX (an asset);
  • Advanced Excel Proficiency;
  • Excellent analytical skills;
  • Great organization skills and ability to respect deadlines;
  • Team player and autonomous.

Additional Information

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.