Assistant Controller

Join the Northwood team!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Controller to work with the Finance team.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller,

Major Responsibilities:

• Assume increasing responsibility for financial statements, budget, budget support, general ledger, cost accounting, decision support, accounts payable, accounts receivable and tax compliance issues
• Key liaison with auditors during the annual audit process
• Provide financial advice to the organization's managers
• Obtain good working knowledge of accounting processes for all divisions
• Support and contribute to the ongoing development of systems and processes to enhance management reporting and budgeting processes
• Develop and empower staff; supports a culture of change; enhance teamwork with a focus on client support and efficiency
• Develop and control accounting activities to ensure the protection of company operations and assets

Tasks Include:

• Coordinates monthly financial and operational reports, annual financial reports, audit activities, and other reports and requests; ensures usefulness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting; prepares any special financial reports as required
• Assists with the preparation of annual budgets; once approved, works to implement budgets
• Maintains knowledge of relevant generally accepted accounting practices; researches new accounting issues; maintains knowledge of relevant HST requirements
• Performs financial and business analysis in relation to any proposals or new business ventures
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as required

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in Accounting or Finance
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA)
• Three to five years of related accounting experience including previous supervisory experience
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office & accounting software
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and travel between Northwood locations
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• Other important traits;

1. Attention to detail
2. analytical thinking
3. strong communicator and listener

Salary: As per the Northwood Scale

Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Start Date: Immediately

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.nwood.ns.ca.

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.