Assistant Controller - Kettlemans Bagel | Ottawa, ON

Note: CPA Designation is required. If you are enrolled in the process, you will be eligible to apply.

Job Description:

We are looking for an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for supporting key financial and accounting tasks as part of the Kettlemans Finance Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will help measure the financial performance of the company. The candidate should be a reliable professional with a knowledge of accounting, finance, and business in general. You are a strategic thinker, a team player, have strong attention to detail and the ambition to be a part of a fast- growing, dynamic work environment.

Keys Responsibilities:

· Facilitate the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reporting, including sales, labour and overall income statement analysis

· Participate in the preparation of monthly management reports, quarterly bank reporting, and updating financial forecasting models

· Perform regular review of balance sheet accounts and monthly reconciliations of key accounts, including cash, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable and prepaid expenses

· Review purchase orders and employee expense reports

· Support the annual financial statement audit process

· Manage vendor inquiries and resolve any related issues

· Analyze the key performance indicators of the company

· Examine and assess economic and market trends

· All other related tasks

Qualifications / Skills:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent training

· 3 years’ experience in a financial accounting, assurance/audit or similar position

· CPA designation or in progress

· Experience with financial reporting and internal controls

· Strong understanding of the complete accounting cycle

· Strong understanding of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)

· Analytical skills and attention to detail

· Willingness and flexibility to take on a wide variety of tasks

· Initiative and autonomy

· Excellent sense of organization, thoroughness and confidentiality

· Advanced level of English (spoken and written)

· Microsoft Office suite savvy (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Work occasionally requires extended hours and moderate lifting of paper and materials. Work requires extensive use of personal computer, keyboard, and mouse.

Kettlemans Bagel is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider and hires qualified people without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, age, record of offences, family status, religion, disability, handicap, gender, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location: In person