Financial Controller

• Lead all financial functions for the pet food manufacturing plant
• Oversee monthly accounting close processes
• Prepare financial statements and ensure legal and tax compliance
• Prepare documentation for year-end audits with external accounting firms
• Manage annual tax filings and government remittances
• Track raw material costs throughout the manufacturing process
• Analyze production variances and collaborate with Operations to optimize costs
• Maintain a reliable cost structure to support pricing
• Develop the plant’s annual budget and prepare monthly forecasts
• Support pricing strategy based on variable costs and product profitability
• Manage cash flow, supplier payments, and customer collections
• Anticipate liquidity requirements and monitor financing agreements
• Prepare required financial reports and manage banking relationships
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams
• Supervise the activities of the Accounting Technician
• Provide financial analyses for investments and industrial projects
• Develop financial KPIs to monitor performance
• Implement controls over inventory movements, including raw materials, finished products, and losses
• Participate in ERP optimization to meet food manufacturing requirements
• Promote a culture of financial rigor and accountability

• CPA designation
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial roles at the intermediate to senior level
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or agri-food environment
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and inventory management
• Proficiency with the File Maker platform
• Familiarity with accounting and payroll software, such as Acomba or Nethris
• Knowledge of U.S. accounting principles is an asset
• Fluency in written and spoken French
• Strong written and spoken English skills to facilitate communication with the United States
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial issues clearly to operational teams
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Demonstrates expertise in financial management within a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, inventory management, and compliance with legal and tax regulations. Proficient in developing budgets, financial forecasts, and KPIs while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

• CPA Designation
• Cost Accounting Expertise
• Inventory Management
• File Maker Proficiency
• Fluency in French

• Financial Statement Preparation
• Monthly Accounting Close Processes
• Tax Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Budget Development
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Optimization
• Production Variance Analysis
• KPI Development

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Autonomy
• Team Collaboration

• CPA Designation

• Manufacturing
• Agri-Food
• Financial Rigor
• Cost Structure
• Liquidity Management

• File Maker
• Acomba
• Nethris