Assistant Controller

At SMS Equipment, our Assistant Controllerand is responsible for the accuracy of the Company's financial records and ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards. The Assistant Controllerwill collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and enhance FX strategies and manage risk. This position is in Acheson, AB.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of the Company's consolidation and reporting to shareholders.
• Maintain the monthly IFRS 16 lease schedule and calculations, ensuring it is kept current and accurate.
• Annual preparation of external financial statements and notes.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of new accounting pronouncements including analyzing their impact and being a key point of contact for accounting policy research, and advice to all departments.
• Explore data driven FX hedging program for construction equipment purchases.
• Responsible for ensuring FX contracts are aligned to SMS's strategy and policy and tracking of FX revaluation on multi-currency instruments.
• Forecast FX exposures on regular basis and provide reports to leadership.
• Conduct FX hedging transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Cash flow forecasting monthly, collaborating with operations and corporate groups as required to drive forecast accuracy.
• Monitor daily banking balances and recommend funding actions as required.
• Supervise the accurate application of incoming cash transactions in the general ledger.
• Fixed Asset management including ensuring capital asset additions and disposals are performed according to accounting standards and company policy and fixed asset continuity schedules are maintained.
• Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing various journal entries relating to treasury.
• Manage account reconciliations for key areas of the balance sheet, ensuring reconciliations and adjusting entries are completed timely.
• Develop processes to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and availability of information to stakeholders, including auditors.
• Provides day-to-day leadership including advice, guidance, and coordination of team members.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess an Undergraduate Business Degree with an Accounting Designation (CPA) paired with a minimum of 5 years experience in controllership and/or auditing. Additional requirements include:

• Extensive knowledge in accounting principles and practices including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Strong critical thinking skills, the ability to evaluate and assess value added business needs.
• Previous management or supervisory experience with effective leadership skills to motivate, manage and develop staff.
• Ability to drive forward continuous process improvements and challenge the status quo.
• Collaborative team player who can cultivate strong relationships and influence others.
• Strong computer skills with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Treasury experience is an asset.

As part of our recruitment process you may be required to complete the following:

• Reference Check
• Criminal Check
• Credit Check

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices, when completing all tasks.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.