Consultant – Financial Controller

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational finance functions (AP, AR, payroll, GL, taxes)
• Manage a team of approximately 17 people including a head accountant
• Ensure the reliability, integrity and availability of financial information
• Act as a key partner to the FP&A team (separate function)

• Supervise preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Lead the financial close process (timelines, quality, accuracy)
• Ensure rigor in journal entries and reconciliations

• Collaborate with FP&A on budget vs. actual analyses
• Contribute to interpretation of financial results
• Support managers in understanding performance

• Provide reliable financial data for the annual budget
• Contribute to forecasting and financial planning
• Participate in discussions on profitability and performance

• Implement and optimize internal controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax standards
• Participate in internal and external audits

• Standardize and improve end-to-end financial processes
• Collaborate with IT teams on financial systems and data quality
• Identify and implement continuous improvements

• Lead, engage and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Define roles, responsibilities and accountability
• Promote a culture of performance, collaboration and rigor

• Act as a strategic partner to operational teams
• Work closely with FP&A
• Contribute to business decisions and cross-functional projects

• Adherence to financial close timelines
• Reliability and quality of financial information
• Effectiveness of processes and controls
• Team performance and engagement
• Quality of support to business partners

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (required or a major asset)
• 8–12 years of relevant experience
• Significant experience in team management
• Experience in an SME or high-growth environment (asset)
• Technical Skills
• Proficiency in accounting standards (IFRS or ASPE)
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency
• Power BI experience (asset)