A respected leader in the transportation and logistics industry is looking for an assistant controller to join their finance team. This role provides significant leadership exposure and the opportunity to influence a growing finance function. It’s ideal for professionals with three or more years of accounting experience who are ready to take on responsibility and advance their careers.
About the Role:
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this position is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, team management, and key accounting operations. You’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring accurate reporting and building a high-performing finance team to support the company’s continued growth.
What You’ll Do:
About the Role:
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this position is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, team management, and key accounting operations. You’ll play a hands-on role in ensuring accurate reporting and building a high-performing finance team to support the company’s continued growth.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and develop a small team of junior accounting staff
- Oversee core accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts payable, and payroll
- Prepare and review weekly and monthly financial reports and forecasts
- Perform key account reconciliations and ensure accurate cost allocations
- Support the annual audit process with external partners
- Strengthen internal controls to safeguard financial integrity
- Identify and implement process improvements to support business growth
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide financial insights and ad-hoc analysis
What You'll Bring:
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
- CPA designation an asset
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with general accounting software
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative mindset and proven ability to lead and motivate a team
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or related industries is an asset
This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work will have a direct impact on the company’s growth and operational success. You’ll gain valuable leadership experience, access to professional development opportunities, and be part of a team that champions continuous improvement and excellence.
