Assistant Financial Controller
Job in
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Ultra Electronics Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Controller -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance, Financial Controller
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Dartmouth, NS, Canada time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-11390#
**** Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence:
Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.****# Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable war fighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
The Assistant Financial Controller in Ultra are responsible for ensuring that all transactions are recorded, summarized and presented in financial reports or financial statements to meet regulatory requirements and for producing information to inform and enable decision making, planning and performance evaluation.
** Nationality Requirements
** Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
** Job Description
*** Responsible for all fixed asset accounting including forecasting, budgeting, and maintaining fixed asset subledger.
* Facilitate and provide input into the company overhead cost control via monthly reviews with cost centre managers and the quarterly overhead reviews.
* Work with the Financial Controller in implementation and management of internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures, including those required by Head Office.
* Provide weekly and monthly cash flow forecast reports
* Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, schedules, and variance analysis
* Prepare timely and accurate journal entries as required in completing the day-to-day accounting and financial month-end close process.
* Provides advice and guidance on accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
* Works with accounts payable in payment processing and will maintain and reconcile all payment ledgers and bank statements.
* Will work with the payroll administrator and will provide support in the function.
* Oversee the preparation of all balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany verification.
* Will assist in the year-end audits and preparation of company audit files and financial reports. Responding to and coordinating all audit demands and questions from audit staff.
* Work with external accountants in the preparation of working papers for annual tax filing and provisions.
* Assist with government audits, including but not limited to; GST, Payroll, Revenue Canada R&D audits and responses to queries outside of audits.
* Responsible for financial reporting to various companies and agencies (Statistics Canada, etc.)
* Responsible for reconciling and preparing monthly GST/HST filing.
* Other tasks as assigned
** Role Requirements
*** Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles
* Excellent level of computer literacy (Word, Excel, MS Project).
* Able to work out of normal business hours and time zone
* Must be able to achieve the level of security clearance as required by the business
*** Qualifications (Degree/PhD, specialist qualification, etc.)
**** Degree qualified – Business or Accounting with a professional accounting designation preferred.
*** Experience (of Industry, type of role, type of challenges)
**** Minimum…
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