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Assistant Controller

Montreal, Quebec
Mid Level
temporary

Top Benefits

65% employer-paid group insurance
Equal-contribution pension plan up to 2.5%
5 personal days per year

About the role

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with.

Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create.

Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance.

Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Controller will contribute to and maintain the company’s accounting and financial processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. The Assistant Controller will be working with teams internationally, reporting into our headquarters in Montreal.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly analysis, reconciliation, and variance review by understanding the full accounting cycle
  • Prepare and understand consolidated balances, including reconciling intercompany balances
  • Prepare the month and year end closing, including journal entries and related tasks
  • Participate in the yearly consolidated financial statement preparation
  • Participate in annual audits and tax audits
  • Review processes and reports and implement improvements where needed
  • File monthly sales tax entries and other government requirements for Canada and USA
  • To assist the Financial Controller in every task needed and to help the General Accountants as required
  • Other related tasks and Ad hoc projects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA designation is an asset
  • 4 to 6 years of pertinent work experience
  • Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with an international company using multiple currencies
  • Detail oriented, possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Solid communication skills and ability to work with external partners
  • Strong technical skills using Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of Microsoft D365
  • Strong background in navigating accounting and reporting requirements across international environments.
  • Manufacturing and retail knowledge an asset

What We Offer At Joseph Ribkoff Is

  • Finish at 1:00 p.m. every Friday!
  • A hybrid model (3 days a week in the office and 2 from home)
  • 5 personal days per year
  • Competitive group insurance (65% employer-paid)
  • Equal-contribution pension plan (up to 2.5%)
  • Flexible working hours
  • 40% employee discount on clothing
  • Work with passionate people for a global Quebec company
  • 11 statutory days off per year

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

About Joseph Ribkoff Inc.

Retail Apparel and Fashion
201-500

Joseph Ribkoff creates designs that reflect an in-depth understanding of fashion trends and consumer preferences for resort, cruise, office, formal, or evening wear.

Founded over 65 years ago, we are an international brand, primarily produced in Canada and sold to 62 international markets.

Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec Canada where more than 400 of their 500 employees are based. The Montreal location includes the corporate offices, production and warehouse facilities.

Joseph Ribkoff's reputation is built on the versatility, affordability and quality of their collections along with their unmatched excellence in customer service. While many fashion houses have faced significant headwinds, Joseph Ribkoff continues to grow revenue and profitability year after year. Today, Joseph Ribkoff proudly stands out as one of the leading exporters in the Canadian fashion industry.

Joseph Ribkoff crée une collection tendance de vêtements de croisière, de bureau ou de soirée.

Fondée il y a plus de 65 ans, nous sommes une marque internationale qui produit principalement au Canada et vendue dans 62 marchés internationaux.

Basée à Montréal, Québec Canada, où plus de 400 de ses 500 employés y travaillent. Les bureaux corporatifs, la production et les entrepôts sont situés à Montréal.

La réputation de Joseph Ribkoff repose sur la polyvalence, le caractère abordable et la qualité de ses collections, ainsi que sur son excellence inégalée en matière de service à la clientèle. Alors que l’industrie de la mode fait face à des changements importants, Joseph Ribkoff continue à augmenter ses revenus et sa rentabilité année après année. Aujourd'hui, Joseph Ribkoff est fier de figurer parmi les principaux exportateurs de l'industrie canadienne de la mode.