Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Position Overview

Lambert Nemec Group is partnering with an established manufacturing organization to recruit an Assistant Controller. This role is ideal for an accounting professional without a professional designation who has built strong hands-on experience and is ready to take on broader responsibilities supporting a Chief Financial Officer in a private business.

The focus of the role is month-end accounting, costing, full cycle accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting prepared for CFO review. This is not a transactional processing role. There will be some budgeting and forecasting exposure, but the core of the position is accurate, timely month-end results and the analysis behind them.

You will work closely with the CFO and senior leadership, gaining excellent visibility, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to learn in a collaborative environment. Your experience, skills, and results are what matter here.

If you are motivated by hands-on accounting, getting to the "why" behind the numbers, and professional growth, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Support full cycle accounting through to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Prepare financial reporting packages and supporting schedules for CFO review
• Support product and job costing, including cost analysis, variance analysis, and inventory-related accounting
• Analyze results against budget and prior periods, and explain variances to the CFO and business leaders
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures
• Provide support to budgeting and forecasting initiatives as needed
• Collaborate with external auditors, accountants, and consultants as needed
• Participate in ad-hoc financial projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field (degree or diploma). A professional designation is not required, and candidates currently pursuing the CPA designation are welcome
• 4 years of experience with experience to month-end close, financial reporting, or cost accounting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial results and concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a small to mid-sized organization with varied responsibilities and exposure to multiple aspects of accounting
• Proficiency with MS Excel and comfort learning accounting systems and business applications

Rewards & Opportunities

• Excellent base salary in the $80,000-100,000 range DOQ
• Exceptional work-life balance with very limited overtime
• Opportunity to move into a hands-on business accounting role with real responsibility, based on your experience and results
• Exposure to costing, full cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting in a supportive environment
• Direct visibility with the CFO and senior leadership
• Collaborative culture that encourages professional growth, skill development, and long-term career progression

If this opportunity aligns with your background and career goals, please forward your resume (Word format preferred) to [email protected], referencing "Assistant Controller" in the subject line.

To explore other opportunities currently available, visit the Lambert Nemec Group job portal.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals who best meet our clients' requirements will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.