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Assistant Controller - 16909 (Closed)

ARE YOU AN UP AND COMING CPA, CA LOOKING TO JOIN A RAPIDLY GROWING SOFTWARE COMPANY? Our client is hiring a CPA, CA to lead their accounting team and contribute to the growth of the business.

Assistant Controller

About the Company
Our client is a publicly traded software company that has an excellent track record of sustainable growth. A team of very bright CPA, CA's make up the finance team and the environment is very collaborative and positive.

About the Opportunity  

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting team to ensure the team is organized and able to meet the deadlines and responsibilities associated with the following cycles:
  • Customer invoicing
  • Cash receipt and customer cash application
  • Accounts payable and vendor payments
  • Sales tax filings and remittances
  • Sales person commission calculations
  • Period end close
• Assist the Corporate Controller in building and retaining an effective accounting team
• Foster a collaborative and positive results-oriented accounting team
• Challenge the status quo by reviewing all aspects of how we service our internal stakeholders
• Lead the accounting team in the successful execution of full cycle accounting calendars (monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end), on a timely basis and in accordance with IFRS, setting clear direction, resolving obstacles and ensuring a high-quality review process including:
  • Journal entry processing and review      
  • Ensure adherence to financial close deadlines
  • Account reconciliation preparation and review
  • Analytical review and variance analysis
  • Internal and external financial reporting
  • Development and maintenance of effective internal controls and processes around financial reporting
  • Legal and regulatory compliance regarding financial functions
  • State sales tax compliance in the United States
  • Income tax preparation assistance and compliance
• Assist Corporate Controller with other functions and processes across the organization
  • Assist M&A team with due diligence, post close integration and acquisition on boarding
  • Provide supporting details and information to financial analysts to support them with their management reporting requirements

About You

• Bachelor's degree in commerce/finance
• CPA, CA designation
• 3-4 years of progressive Big 4 public accounting firm experience
• Strong technical IFRS and GAAP experience
• Must have a strong technical background working with publicly traded companies

Salary Range
$80,000-$85,000/year

How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #16909.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.

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