Holmes + Brakel is a full-service contract office furniture dealership serving businesses across North America. We are family owned and operated, and a 100% Canadian company. With 100 + employees across North America, as well as two locations in the USA, our experience showcases our ability to manage large-scale projects, across multiple locations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization that fosters excellence and personal growth, then H+B is the place for you! We are looking for a new Assistant Controller to join our Finance team! This is an exciting role for someone with a very strong level of knowledge and experience in Accounting. You will enjoy the variety in your role that comes with working with multiple divisions. Job Responsibilities: * Full cycle accounting: GL responsibilities including month end close process, results analysis, and reconciliations for multiple divisions. * Accounts Payable: Managing check runs, including managing cash flow. * Monthly & quarterly reporting, and budgeting responsibilities. * Sales Tax remittances for both Canada and the USA. * Overseeing Accounts Receivable. * Identifying & Implementing Process Improvement opportunities. Qualifications: * 8 to 10 years' experience in Full Cycle Accounting. * Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or similar. * Accounting Designation (CGA, CMA, CA) required. * Advanced computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel, and ERP Systems. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. * Problem Solving and Process Improvement skills * Organized and detail-oriented: can manage competing priorities and deadlines with ease, thrive under pressure, and never let a minor detail slip through the cracks. * Team player: a strong collaborator who gets along well with others and has an all-hands-on-deck mentality. Working with Holmes + Brakel This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday during core business hours, in our Pickering office. You will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience, access to our health benefits program, and vacation time. Throughout the great success we have experienced over the years, we have stayed true to our roots as a family business. Our employees love it here; people stay with us for a long time, and we hope you will too! We would like to thank all applicants who apply. Due to the volume of applicants we receive, we will only contact individuals best suited for the opportunity. Holmes + Brakel is an equal opportunity employer. If chosen to participate in the interview process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request. We will consult with the applicant to provide or arrange suitable accommodation in the manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Pickering, ON office, working Monday to Friday during core business hours.
Responsibilities include full cycle accounting with month-end close and reconciliations for multiple divisions, managing accounts payable and cash flow, monthly and quarterly reporting and budgeting, sales tax remittances for Canada and the USA, overseeing accounts receivable, and identifying process improvement opportunities.
Candidates need 8–10 years of full cycle accounting experience, a post-secondary accounting/finance credential, an accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA), strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Yes, the role includes access to our health benefits program and vacation time.
Holmes + Brakel is a family-owned Canadian company with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where employees are described as enjoying the environment and staying with the company long-term.
We will contact individuals best suited for the opportunity due to high application volume; this indicates we are actively reviewing applicants.
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