Assistant Controller

Our client is a family owned distribution business with close to 100 years of history behind them! Due to a retirement they are seeking a "hands on" Assistant Controller to act as the right hand to the Controller and eventually take on that role. The company prides itself on having a number of long term employees who feel a part of the family. You will be involved in daily accounting workflows, month-end responsibilities, regulatory reporting, audits, and strategic financial projects that support our next phase of growth. This is a role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, collaborating closely with operations, and improving processes. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the Controller, external accountants, and internal teams across Finance, Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehouse/Delivery, and Sales Support daily bank reconciliations and EFT verifications Assist with monthly filings including HST, WSIB, and other compliance-related submissions Prepare journal entries and support monthly account reconciliations Maintain rebate codes and payment structures within our enterprise system (STORIS) Manage payroll and assist with benefits administration Serve as backup for Accounts Payable, including cheque processing Support fixed asset tracking and depreciation entries Requirements Ideally you have at least 5+ years experience at the Manager level with a business that involves inventory CPA is an asset Additional Information The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring. If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21080. TMGNY

The Assistant Controller manages daily accounting workflows, including bank reconciliations, payroll, and regulatory filings. They support the Controller in month-end responsibilities, audits, and strategic financial projects to drive company growth.

Candidates should ideally have over 5 years of manager-level experience within a business involving inventory. A CPA designation is considered an asset for this role.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Bank Reconciliations
• EFT Verifications
• HST Filing
• WSIB Compliance
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Payroll Management
• Benefits Administration
• Accounts Payable
• Fixed Asset Tracking
• Inventory Accounting
• Financial Reporting

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

29 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level