JSI is seeking an energetic, self-starter to fill a position as Assistant Controller to report to the Controller. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional with experience or exposure to all facets of the controllership functions, A/P, A/R, revenue recognition, financial statement preparation and payroll. They will perform the following:

Finance

• Prepare monthly financial statements including:
  • Updating and reviewing monthly continuity schedules.
  • Highlighting any necessary adjustments.
  • Providing variance analysis vs historical or budget information as applicable.
  • Working with external accountants to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations teams:
  • To ensure revenue and expenses related to shipments are recorded in the proper period against the proper revenue stream(s).
  • Review and follow-up on the status of upcoming customer orders.
• As an experienced team member, you should be comfortable enough with each position to:
  • Provide guidance to AP and AR staff to help ensure they meet their targets.
  • Assist or provide coverage for periodic absences such as vacation or sick days.

Payroll

• Work closely with the payroll admin to review payroll and to assist with processing when necessary.
• Meet regularly with the payroll admin and HR team to ensure each payroll and year-end payroll activity is complete and correct.
• Support year end payroll activities and reporting.

Logistics

You will be required to learn specific logistics skills if you do not already possess them as a backup to Logistics Analyst:

• The ability to organize the movement of our goods with shippers.
• Create the necessary documents for shipments to reach their worldwide destination(s).

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years’ combined experience working in similar roles.

• Have obtained or is in the process of attaining an accounting designation.

• Have strong inter-personal and organization skills.

• Be able to thrive while working under tight deadlines and are capable of adjusting to changing requirements etc.

• Have a high level of proficiency with tools such as MS Excel, Adobe PDF etc.

• Experience working in an ERP program.

• Experience or exposure to ERP or other system transformations an asset.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a government security clearance.

How We Work

You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.

About JSI

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.

Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.

With 4Sight – JSI’s single, unified, product suite – customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI’s customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).

With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation accessible formats and communication supports for the interview process upon request.