The Planet Group
Job Description
Assistant Controller
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements and corporate reporting packages. Support accounting, tax, and treasury functions with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Ensure SOX compliance and maintain robust internal controls aligned with corporate policies. Prepare and present monthly forecasts to Brookfield, business unit, and division leadership. Analyze trends in revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and working capital to drive operational performance and advise on strategic decisions. Develop financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives. Analyze manufacturing costs (materials, operations, yield, fixed costs) and recommend improvements. Monitor operational performance and drive actions to meet or exceed budgeted goals. Review and provide financial guidance on capital expenditures, R&D projects, and major investments. Lead the annual budgeting process and communicate financial plans to management. Assist in the preparation of quarterly MD&A reports and support external audit processes. REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA designation or MBA is strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment. 3+ years in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex financial operations, and driving business results. Excel proficiency including financial modeling, pivot tables, charting, and complex formulas. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), including general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close processes. Familiarity with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as Hyperion, or similar platforms. Deep understanding of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow, as well as key performance indicators (KPIs). Skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Confident presenter and collaborator with executive and cross-functional teams. Experienced in building and mentoring high-performing teams. Salary range is 125-140k based on experience.
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Assistant Controller
RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements and corporate reporting packages. Support accounting, tax, and treasury functions with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Ensure SOX compliance and maintain robust internal controls aligned with corporate policies. Prepare and present monthly forecasts to Brookfield, business unit, and division leadership. Analyze trends in revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and working capital to drive operational performance and advise on strategic decisions. Develop financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives. Analyze manufacturing costs (materials, operations, yield, fixed costs) and recommend improvements. Monitor operational performance and drive actions to meet or exceed budgeted goals. Review and provide financial guidance on capital expenditures, R&D projects, and major investments. Lead the annual budgeting process and communicate financial plans to management. Assist in the preparation of quarterly MD&A reports and support external audit processes. REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA designation or MBA is strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment. 3+ years in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex financial operations, and driving business results. Excel proficiency including financial modeling, pivot tables, charting, and complex formulas. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), including general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close processes. Familiarity with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as Hyperion, or similar platforms. Deep understanding of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow, as well as key performance indicators (KPIs). Skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Confident presenter and collaborator with executive and cross-functional teams. Experienced in building and mentoring high-performing teams. Salary range is 125-140k based on experience.
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.