Assistant Finance Controller, Randstad

Randstad

Location:
Canada, Ottawa

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Contract work

Salary:

49.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As a key member of the Finance team, the Assistant Finance Controller will be actively involved in all accounting and finance activities including financial reporting, taxation support, and FP&A responsibilities. The role combines technical skills with leadership responsibilities, working within a multinational organization to ensure compliance with policies and promote efficiency using SAP and other tools. The position also supports global opportunities for professional growth.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the General Accounting function for the respective unit
Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting policies and procedures are in line with IFRS principles
Ensure accurate financial reporting to Corporate headquarters in Paris, France
Provide guidance on accounting treatment for complex, operational requirements
Recommend, develop, and implement changes in financial reporting, accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency
Manage/support processes for Corporate Canada and liaise with country finance shared services leads (P2P, OTC, RTR) when necessary
Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of financial systems and reporting tools
Ensure the integrity of SAP to support the reliability of financial reporting (chart of accounts, functional areas, cost center maintenance, approval workflows etc.)
Prepare and defend financial statements, supplementary schedules and reports
ensure they are accurate, valid and complete within prescribed submission deadlines
Provide support on a variety of complex projects in all fields of finance, as needed
Support annual Income Tax filings with external tax advisor and Corporate
Coordinate Transfer Pricing documentation for the unit with Country Tax Lead and Tax Controller
Maintain tax documentation in respect of procedures, filing requirements, returns and statements
Lead the preparation of timely and accurate variance analysis with comments on actuals vs. budget and forecasts
Actively participate in monthly review meetings with Management
Participate in key Corporate Country Finance activities for Canada and assist the Finance team with any other country finance tasks as required under the supervision of the Financial and Tax Controller.

Requirements:

Able to obtain both Controlled Goods and Secret/NATO Secret Security Clearances upon hiring
Either a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience
Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA
CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA) or in the final stages of obtaining the designation is required
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within an accounting firm or a multinational organization
English both orally and in writing
Good proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Excellent knowledge of accounting principles
Excellent knowledge of the Canada tax legislation
Good communication skills
Maturity and initiative, adaptability to new situations
Good organizational skills, attention to detail and respect for the work methodology
Ability and interest to use each opportunity to improve working methods and tools
Team player and autonomous
Able to demonstrate flexibility with job duties and scope of work

Nice to have:

Prior experience managing budgets, conducting in-depth financial analysis, creating and driving recommendations helpful
Financial Systems (i.e. SAP, Anaplan, BPC) experience preferred

What we offer:

Work full-time hours on a 20-month assignment
Earn $49/hr
Hybrid 3 days per week at the office (2 days remote), no specific days
Schedule Core business hours between 8 am-6 pm - 40hrs/week
Global opportunities for professional growth and development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 27, 2025

Expiration:
June 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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