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Assistant Controller

@ GMS Canada: CAN

Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

GMS Canada is hiring an Assistant Controller in Vaughan, Ontario, reporting to the Controller. The role covers bank and payroll reconciliations, month-end and year-end entries, payables review and regulatory tax reporting. The posting states a full-time schedule, a salary range of $96,300 to $115,500, and possible extended hours for deadlines.

Responsibilities:

  • Réconciliations bancaires et révision de la balance de vérification
  • Révision du processus de paie et production des écritures de clôture
  • Révision et approbation des comptes fournisseurs et notes de frais
  • Rapports aux organismes réglementaires (taxes à la consommation, CSPAAT)
  • Supervision des comptes fournisseurs et clients et encadrement d'équipe

Requirements summary:

  • Baccalauréat en comptabilité ou discipline connexe
  • Désignation CPA requise
  • Expérience du grand livre et de la production de rapports financiers
  • Expérience de Microsoft Navision et Jet Reports (un atout)
  • Utilisateur avancé d'Excel (formules, tableaux croisés dynamiques, RECHERCHEV)
  • Souplesse pour prolonger les heures d'affaires au besoin
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-01
First seen by our source
2026-11-02
Source record updated
2026-11-02

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA
Background checkscriminal record
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAccounting
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training

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Job description

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated currently seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Assistant Controller who would report to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Bank reconciliations.
  • Payroll process review.
  • Trial Balance review and reconciliation.
  • Liaise/supervise with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as necessary.
  • Regulatory body reporting regarding consumption taxes, WCB, etc.
  • Timely and accurate production of month-end and year-end entries, analysis, and reconciliation.
  • Review and approval of payables and expense reports.
  • As requested, evaluate existing internal controls, processes, and financial reporting methodologies, and determine any required corrective action.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance and support to ensure compliance of internal accounting policies and procedures in accordance with business requirements, industry standards, and federal regulations.
  • Participate in special projects such as financial systems upgrades, evaluation of new systems, or procedures.
  • Active management, mentoring, or guidance to any assigned direct or indirect reports or teams on regular tasks or special projects.
  • Various other ad hoc projects and analytics to support senior management.

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related discipline.
  • CPA designation required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience with general ledgers and financial reporting. Experience with Microsoft Navision and Jet
  • Reports would be an asset. Advanced User in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail and passion for accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills. Self-directed and organized with effective time management skills. Flexibility and ability to extend standard business hours as required to meet routine and unexpected deadlines.


The (range of) compensation for this position is $96,300.00 to $115,500.00Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Vaughan50 Royal Group Crescent Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4H 1X9

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.


If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.


Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.


Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.


Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.

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