Assistant Controller
Offre en anglaisThe Assistant Controller is responsible for managing day-to-day transactional accounting and supervising junior accounting staff. Key duties include overseeing accounts payable, preparing month-end accruals, payroll journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting.
- Sur place
- Sarnia, ON
- Publié 6 août 2026
- 1 poste
Résumé du poste
Company Description We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families. Job Description Position Summary: The position reports to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day transactional detail and management of supporting accounting staff. Key Responsibilities Include: Supervise the activities of the junior accounting team members Ensure timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable and intercompany transactions Prepare bank and investment journal entries to allow for bank reconciliations to be completed Prepare various month-end accruals Prepare payroll journal entries Lead expense allocation review and prepare preliminary variance reports to Controller for review Prepare monthly and year-end working papers Assist with long-term care reporting to the Ministry of Health Prepare monthly Visa reconciliations Process reoccurring cheque requisitions Coordinate month-end duties and ensure month-end close timelines are met by all staff members Assist Controller with various projects Other role related add-hoc duties Qualifications We are looking for a Team Member with the following Qualifications / Experience: Proven work experience in a senior accounting role with 2 or more direct reports 5+ years of overall accounting experience including 2+ years of supervisory responsibility Accounting degree CPA designation is not required but strongly preferred Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Advanced knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of real estate accounting would be an asset Experience and ability to lead and mentor others Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy Ability to meet and establish deadlines by focusing on the process necessary to produce deliverables Additional Information While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy. Department: Head Office or Corporate Compensation: CAD 85000 - CAD 95000 - yearly
Ce que vous ferez
The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing day-to-day transactional accounting and supervising junior accounting staff. Key duties include overseeing accounts payable, preparing month-end accruals, payroll journal entries, and assisting with financial reporting.
Exigences
Candidates must have 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role. A degree in accounting is required, and proficiency in financial software like Yardi is strongly preferred.
Compétences indiquées
- PaieSouhaitée
- ComptabilitéSouhaitée
Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- Accounting
- Supervision
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Month-end Close
- Payroll
- Accruals
- Variance Analysis
- Yardi
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Mentoring
- Interpersonal Skills
- Real Estate Accounting
- Variance Reporting
- Month-End Closing
- Yardi (Property Management Software)
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Bank Reconciliations
- Management
- Financial Accounting
- Interpersonal Communications
- Long-Term Care
- Microsoft Office
- Real Estate
Domaines d’emploi
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
- Accountant/Assistant Controller
- Assistant Controller
- Accountants
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Financial Managers
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Baccalauréat
- Expérience minimale
- 5+ ans
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine