Assistant Controller

Description:

• Support the Controller in managing the day-to-day accounting activities of the business. This includes reviewing work prepared by staff, such as month-end recovery, and vendor account reconciliations, and assisting with the resolution of day-to-day issues faced by the staff, escalating to the Controller or others as appropriate.
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  Ensure monthly duties of team members are performed as expected, reviewing as required to ensure timely, complete, and accurate reporting in accordance with policies and deadlines, and providing feedback and coaching to team members.
• Identify and bring forward ideas for possible improvements in day-to-day functions, assisting with implementation where approved by management.
• Assist the Controller with the review or preparation and submission of required filings, subcontractor reporting, and various statements and reports as required.
• Provide support and participate in regular cross-training to provide coverage for other positions within the team as needed.
• Support, participate in and review the preparation of files and working papers, liaising with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
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  Participate in workforce planning and recruitment activities in conjunction with an internal Human Resources team, in team resource management and in the team performance review process.