Assistant Controller
Dartmouth, NS
Reference # HL - RTR - 8689
Right Traffic is a leading company in the Traffic Control industry, experiencing rapid growth across North America. As the fastest-growing national traffic control company, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional services to our clients. We are private equity (PE) owned, and operate in a dynamic, evolving environment where adaptability and strategic thinking are highly valued.
We are seeking a motivated, proactive individual to join our financial department as we continue to expand quickly and internationally. This is an exciting growth opportunity for someone seeking to broaden their current skills and professional goals in a fast paced, high performing environment.
As our Assistant Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our financial operations run as smoothly as we continue to grow. You’ll oversee the day-to-day accounting team and drive a timely, accurate month-end close process that supports our mission to protect communities and empower our workforce.
Job Duties:
- Supervise and support the accounting team in daily operations activities.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
- Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time, maintaining a high standard of financial integrity.
- Act as a point of escalation for accounting-related issues and inquiries.
- Lead the full-cycle month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Analyze financial results and variances, providing insights to senior leadership.
- Coordinate with other departments to gather necessary data and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reports.
- Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance with ASPE and company policies.
- Support external audits and liaise with auditors to provide required documentation.
- Ensure proper documentation and retention of financial records.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership.
- Strong understanding of ASPE and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
- Experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Experience in a multi-site business would be a considerable asset.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
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