Kelly Services is hiring an Assistant Controller for a manufacturing client in Aylmer, Ontario. This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting full-cycle accounting within a manufacturing environment. This role is heavily involved in cost accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls, and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements
  

• Support month-end and year-end close processes
  

• Maintain and improve internal controls
  

• Manage general ledger activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
  

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
  

• Perform variance and cost analysis
  

• Support internal and external financial reporting
  

• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
  

• Track expenses and analyze financial performance
  

• Collaborate with multiple departments on financial matters
  

• Support and oversee AR, AP, and general accounting functions

Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of general accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required
  

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  

• Working towards CPA designation
  

• Strong cost accounting experience
  

• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
  

• Experience with financial analysis, variance reporting, and reconciliations
  

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
  

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment

Compensation Package:

• Annual salary: $80,000 – $100,000
  

• Performance bonus: 5–10%
  

• RRSP matching program and comprehensive benefits starting Day 1
  

• 3 weeks’ vacation plus 5 personal days
  

• 2-week annual Christmas shutdown
  

• Additional benefits include car allowance and company-provided phone

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