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Date: Jun 19, 2026
Location: Saint-Laurent, Québec, CA, Quebec H4T
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Company: PACCAR
Summary
Title: Assistant Controller - Temporary 6 months
Work Location: Kenworth Montréal (7500 Trans-Canada Hwy, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1A5)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8h/day
Salary: Starting at $90K
About Kenworth Montréal
At Kenworth Montréal, a division of PACCAR Canada, we don’t just repair trucks – we build careers and strong corporate cultures.
For over 30 years, we’ve been a key player in the transportation industry in Greater Montreal, with a network of dealerships and specialized branches. Our mission: provide complete solutions for truck, trailer, and bus maintenance, repair, and parts, while keeping people at the heart of our success. We believe our growth depends on engaged, inclusive, and motivated teams. If you want to influence HR strategy, contribute to organizational evolution, and support sustainable success, we want to meet you.
Role Summary
The Assistant Controller plans, organizes, monitors, supervises, and coordinates the activities related to their responsibilities in order to achieve medium‑term operational objectives in accordance with accounting guidelines. They support the Controller in the preparation of budget forecasts and the implementation of control procedures to ensure sound financial management across the Group. In addition, they collaborate with the accounting department and are a member of the Kenworth Montréal leadership team.
Summary of Responsibilities
Implement and oversee the internal control program across departments, including execution of controls, recommendations, and support to internal audits.
Manage inventory processes, including weekly cycle counts, annual physical counts, and analysis and reconciliation of variances.
Prepare and monitor the capital budget, oversee fixed assets, and support capital project planning (costs, timelines, ROI) with the Controller.
Conduct financial analysis, including review of balance sheet accounts and reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements, audit files, and management reports.
Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end processes and perform required journal entries and reconciliations, including payroll‑related entries
Prepare financial data and reports for PACCAR and review accounting entries completed by the team.
Manage accounting procedures and operations, including supplier contract oversight, cost tracking, process improvements, and support to the accounting team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA) completed or in progress ;
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience ;
Experience managing accounting staff (asset) ;
Proficiency in both French and English
English Level: Intermediate (speaking, reading, and writing)
Frequency: Weekly
Purpose: Communication with the U.S. corporate group and with suppliers outside Québec ;
Strong proficiency in computer systems, including MS Office ;
Well‑organized with the ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities ;
Demonstrated leadership abilities (ability to mobilize, guide, and influence others).
Benefits
Temporary (6 months with the possibility of renewal), full-time (40 hrs/week) ;
Flexible schedule Monday to Friday, 8 hrs/day ;
Salary starting at $90K ;
Hybrid (3 days in-person & 2 days remote) ;
2 weeks vacation ;
12 statutory holidays ;
Weekly pay ;
Free on-site parking ;
Insurance access after 3 months of service.
Job Segment: Payroll, Temporary, QC, Accounting, CPA, Finance, Contract, Quality
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