Assistant Controller

People are our most valuable asset.

CMG is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. This is a full-time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as part of the Finance team, under the direction of a Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, corporate accounting, internal controls and special projects.

• Preparation of the quarterly and year‐end financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, board-level financial packages and other reports as required;
• Preparation of financial reporting for foreign operations;
• Participation in month-end close process, including analyzing financial results and variances;
• Assistance with monthly consolidation and reconciliations including review of working papers;
• Assistance with monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting package;
• Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements for global entities;
• Valuation of equity‐based compensation and reporting of equity activity to regulatory bodies;
• Participation in M&A activities, including but not limited to due diligence, assessing accounting and disclosure impacts, and accounting for business combinations;
• Research of new accounting pronouncements and best practice disclosure;
• Provide advice and guidance on accounting matters including IFRS standard updates and complex accounting issues and preparation of technical accounting memos;
• Coordination of audit working papers and supporting documentation and liaise with external auditors, including statutory audits in international jurisdictions;
• Implement and maintain documentation on design and implementation of internal controls including annual testing of controls;
• Assist in establishing and monitoring compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures;
• Assist in the automation and optimization of accounting and reporting processes;
• Cross‐training with other accounting positions to ensure adequate coverage;
• Work on special projects as needed.
  
  

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Education

• Canadian CPA Qualified
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional customer service skills and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, high-growth global environment.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively on complex projects.
• Experience with multi-currency and multi-entity accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Team focused with a positive attitude, must be self-motivated, and have very good time management and communication skills both in written and verbal English.
  
  

Experience

• 5 to 10 years experience in accounting or financial reporting required
• Hold a CPA designation with 3+ years of experience in public practice
  
  

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