Assistant Financial Controller (9 month Fixed Term Contract)

Rotork is a global leader in mission‑critical flow control and instrumentation solutions, serving customers who manage the movement of liquids, gases and powders. Its technologies help organizations improve efficiency, enhance safety, reduce emissions and lower environmental impact. With a strong focus on innovation, Rotork delivers high‑quality, dependable products trusted worldwide.

The company operates across three key end‑market divisions, Oil & Gas, Water & Power, and Chemical, Process & Industrial, allowing it to build close strategic relationships and respond directly to customer needs. With 3,500 employees in 170 countries, Rotork integrates deep customer collaboration with a strong research and development approach to create cutting‑edge automation solutions.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Financial Controller to join our finance team in Mississauga, Canada. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Financial Controller by managing day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and integrity.

• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions
• Supervise and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting and payroll functions. 
• Support financial statement preparation, monthly analyses, and month-end and year-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and journal entries
• Ensure compliance with the Company guidelines for GAG (General Administrative Guidelines) as well as compliance with governing accounting principles, legal and regulatory requirements
• Support and maintain internal controls and financial procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Preparation of various reports for management including monthly financial statements, cost variances, associated analysis (monthly, quarterly and year-end) as well as providing business performance metrics
• Process semimonthly Canadian payroll ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Complete sales tax and WCB filings across applicable provinces
• Perform credit limit reviews, including reconciliations, reporting, and customer risk assessments
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and resolve accounting issues
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by the Financial Controller

Qualifications & Technical knowledge:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller or senior accountant; experience in a global, publicly traded company and/or a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• At least 3 years’ experience leading a team, with proven ability to develop employees and promote a positive working environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft AX 2009, or similar accounting software platforms
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, nested IF statements
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience processing Canadian payroll and related compliance requirements
• Experience preparing provincial tax filings and WSIB/WCB reporting
• Knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance requirements 
• Hands-on experience with OneStream for financial close and consolidation processes
• Experience with financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives