Assistant Controller

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with.
Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create.
Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance.
Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Controller will contribute to and maintain the company’s accounting and financial processes and ensure accurate financial reporting. The Assistant Controller will be working with teams internationally, reporting into our headquarters in Montreal.
RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform monthly analysis, reconciliation, and variance review by understanding the full accounting cycle
• Prepare and understand consolidated balances, including reconciling intercompany balances
• Prepare the month and year end closing, including journal entries and related tasks
• Participate in the yearly consolidated financial statement preparation
• Participate in annual audits and tax audits
• Review processes and reports and implement improvements where needed
• File monthly sales tax entries and other government requirements for Canada and USA
• To assist the Financial Controller in every task needed and to help the General Accountants as required
• Other related tasks and Ad hoc projects

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA designation is an asset
• 4 to 6 years of pertinent work experience
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with an international company using multiple currencies
• Detail oriented, possesses strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid communication skills and ability to work with external partners
• Strong technical skills using Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365
• Manufacturing and retail knowledge an asset

What we offer at Joseph Ribkoff is :

• Finish at 1:00 p.m. every Friday!
• A hybrid model (3 days a week in the office and 2 from home)
• 5 personal days per year
• Competitive group insurance (65% employer-paid)
• Equal-contribution pension plan (up to 2.5%)
• Flexible working hours
• 40% employee discount on clothing
• Work with passionate people for a global Quebec company
• 11 statutory days off per year

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.