Assistant Controller - 12 Month Contract Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assistant Controller - 12 month contract
About the role
This is a 12 month contract with permanent potential at the end of the contract
Role: This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a sharp technical accounting background, comfort working independently, and the confidence to manage the full finance function from day-to-day operations to executive reporting.
About the Opportunity Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Prepare accurate financial statements and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations. Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow management. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business planning. Prepare and file tax remittances and other regulatory submissions. Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions as needed. Provide financial reporting and analysis to support leadership decision-making. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
About You CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, ideally in a professional services environment. Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and/or IFRS. Experience with QuickBooks Online and ADP payroll (or similar platforms). Advanced Excel skills and the ability to develop financial reports and analyses. Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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About Vaco
Vaco Holdings is a leading provider of consulting, managed services and talent solutions. As a global professional services organization, Vaco Holdings is dedicated to supporting and transforming organizations in the core areas of accounting, finance, technology and digital. With a team of over 10,000, operating in more than 100 countries, Vaco Holdings provides business-critical services to a diverse and demanding client base through a distinct portfolio of brands: Vaco specializes in talent solutions, managed services and executive search; MorganFranklin Consulting specializes in finance, technology and business services; Pivot Point Consulting is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT consulting leader; Focus Search Partners specializes in retained and interim executive search services; and BUILT specializes in digital services focused on software, cloud, data and AI solutions. In addition to being named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Remote Work in 2023.