Financial Controller

Location: Montreal

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing financial operations. This position requires an excellent understanding of information flows between existing systems and those to be implemented, as well as a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing financial operations. This position requires an excellent understanding of information flows between existing systems and those to be implemented, as well as a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, implementing and maintaining efficient operational processes, and playing a key role in improving internal procedures, both transactional and financial.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the monthly closing process, including the analysis and preparation of adjusting journal entries, as well as the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements and budget variances.
• Supervise the Accounting Manager in the reconciliation of all financial data.
• Oversee the billing team and contribute to optimizing billing processes.
• Manage the tracking and accounting of fixed assets and intangible assets.
• Ensure the tracking, accounting, and maintenance of records related to leases and long-term commitments.
• Ensure the company and its subsidiaries comply with Canadian and U.S. sales tax requirements by maintaining and configuring the necessary tools.
• Work closely with the ERP team on the development and implementation of tools designed to optimize and automate transactional and financial processes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls, including their documentation and ongoing monitoring.
• Prepare and deliver training on new procedures to various teams across the organization.
• Analyze complex accounting transactions and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Act as a facilitator during external financial audits and in the preparation of tax returns for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Support the CFO and Director of Finance in strategic digital transformation and process optimization initiatives.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Education / Experience / Certifications
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CPA Auditor);
• 5-7 years of experience in senior-level finance roles;
• 3-5 years of experience as an auditor in an accounting firm (an asset);
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and U.S. GAAP;
• Experience with system implementation and automation (an asset);
• Proven experience supervising and managing teams;
• Proficiency or a strong understanding of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Dynamics 365;
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strategic thinking abilities;
• Strong business acumen;
• Strong writing skills;
• Excellent resourcefulness and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and take a high level of responsibility;
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;
• Strong commitment to both internal and external customer service;
• Impeccable professional ethics.