Contrôleur d’usine​/Factory Controller

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Comptroller for its Quebec City plant. As a business partner, the comptroller is a full member of the plant’s management team. He/she contributes to improving the plant’s profitability by identifying risks and opportunities, conducting financial analyses and issuing recommendations. Under the responsibility of the Regional Comptroller of Canada, the position holder is responsible for carrying out the plant’s financial activities (planning, publication of financial results, financial analysis, etc.).

To carry out his/her mandate, the comptroller is supported by a financial analyst, a shared service centre and a finance centre of excellence.

Lead the financial forecasting process (revenues, EBITDA, cash flow) and assist in identifying risks and opportunities.

Participate in improving business unit processes.

Participate or lead special projects to improve and adapt processes to new business unit realities (SAP S4

HANA).

Present the financial results to the North America HUB management team.

Present the financial forecasts (revenues, EBITDA, cash flow) to the North America HUB management team.

Analysis of changes in the various balance sheet accounts.

Compare with other product groups/business units/divisions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit and this function.

The controller is responsible for managing, developing and optimizing a financial analyst.

Respond to ad hoc requests according to the needs of the business unit.

Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and a minimum of 10 years experience in Business Accounting or Finance.

Member of the CPA Order.

Good knowledge of SAP (an asset) and Excel.

General knowledge of the Office suite.

Ability to promote change and continuous improvement.

Ability to work as a team.

Good analysis and problem solving skills.

Good oral and written communication skills in both French and English (advanced).

Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to telemedicine services.

Pension plan with beneficial contribution from the employer.

Employee and Family Assistance Program 24/7.

Fitness and wellness program.

Dynamic social club.

Teleworking policy.

We will only communicate with those who will be selected.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.