Assistant Controller (In-Office)

Regina, Saskatchewan | Full-Time, Permanent | $90,000 - 130,000 Annually


Lotus Group is partnering with an established, successful Saskatchewan-based manufacturing organization to recruit an experienced Assistant Controller for its Regina operations.

Our client offers the stability of an established business with the approachable, down-to-earth culture of a family-founded company. With a collaborative leadership team, diverse operations, and opportunities for professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA who enjoys hands-on accounting and wants to make a meaningful contribution.


The Opportunity

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will play a key role in daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate financial records.

This position is ideal for a confident, detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, collaborating across departments, enjoys working in an open office concept, and contributing to process improvements.


Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and working papers.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare financial reports, KPIs, and variance analyses.
• Assist with inventory valuation, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
• Support cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and working capital management.
• Prepare GST/PST remittances and assist with tax compliance.
• Support audits, fixed asset accounting, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Collaborate across departments to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and systems.
  

What We're Looking For

• CPA designation with a minimum of three years of post-designation experience.
• Strong hands-on accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, dependable professional who takes initiative and works well independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or similar environments.
• Knowledge of inventory valuation and cost accounting.
• Experience with ASPE reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and reporting improvements.
• Exposure to Canadian and US tax requirements.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary.
• Profit sharing: Annual performance-based incentives and a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.
• Comprehensive group benefits: Employer-shared coverage.
• Vacation: Three weeks to start.
• Work-life balance: Monday-to-Friday schedule with minimal overtime.
• Supportive leadership: An approachable management team that values independence and accountability.
• Career development: Opportunities to expand responsibilities and grow professionally.
• Positive culture: A collaborative, respectful workplace where employees are valued.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a designated CPA who enjoys hands-on accounting, values a supportive team, and is looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We thank all interested applicants. Please note that only those applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

Lotus Group provides Elevated Search, Recruitment and Human Resource services across Canada. With established client and talent networks spanning coast to coast, we know that employees are the power that fuel excellent organizations. Lotus Group is dedicated to being Canada's most trusted provider of Elevated People Solutions.

For more information, visit www.lotus-group.ca.

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