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Fr Assistant Controller
Description
New Roots Herbal is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality natural health products. Founded in 1985, our headquarters, state-of-the-art laboratory, and newly constructed and expanded manufacturing facility are all located in Vaudreuil-Dorion. With over 150 employees, we produce, market, and distribute more than 335 different natural health products in over 16 countries through 8,600 independent natural product stores. As part of our “Choose to Care” program, we have donated over $1.5 million to foundations and charities that support the environment as well as families and children in need.
About the Position
The New Roots group consists of a growing set of entities, and we are currently strengthening our accounting department. Reporting to the CFO, this position will be supported by the accounts receivable and payable teams.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Participate in the complete accounting cycle for the various units of the group and the month-end process.
- Supervise the monthly reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Reconcile subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts.
- Maintain records of capital expenditures and depreciation.
- Keep schedules of prepaid expenses and accrued liabilities up to date.
- Record monthly accruals and payroll entries.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Validate and supervise expense accounts, credit card statements, and supporting documents, GL codes, and duly signed approvals for timely recording in the books.
- Prepare monthly financial statements supported by monthly and annual analyses.
- Supervise and validate monthly GST/QST reports.
- Prepare and submit all corporate tax installments and remittances.
- Participate in the preparation of year-end audits and any other government audits.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls.
- Support the CFO in all financial matters of the organization.
- Provide support to accounting department members in completing their tasks.
- Participate in establishing manufacturing costs.
- Assist with special projects and/or any other related tasks as needed
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
- Experience managing full-cycle bookkeeping and preparing financial statements.
- Good knowledge of ERP systems, SAP Business One, SQL (an asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including advanced Excel skills with a proven ability to handle large amounts of data.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing cost calculations.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Good team spirit, ability to work effectively under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
- Excellent time management, project management, and planning skills.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Education and Experience
- University degree.
- Over 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment (an asset).
Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 40 hours/week
- Permanent, full-time, in-person position
Submit your resume to human Resources:
| By mail: | Human Resources |
| 3405, F.-X.-Tessier | |
| Vaudreuil-Dorion (QC) J7V 5V5 | |
| By email: | emploi@newrootsherbal.com |
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.