Bilingual Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Bilingual Controller for a manufacturing facility in Mascouche, Quebec. This full-time position requires 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience. The ideal candidate must exhibit strong communication skills in French and English and have a background in cost accounting. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, payroll processing, and ensuring accuracy in financial data. This role offers a professional working environment focused on collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a Controller position.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for the Mascouche location.
• Oversee daily operations such as accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
• Prepare financial statements and budgets ensuring compliance.

Skills

Bilingual communication (French/English)

Attention to detail

Time management

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA

Tools

Oracle

Payworks

Job description

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

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USD 100000 120000 YEAR true

Bilingual Controller

Montreal , QC H2Y 4B7 CA

Posted: 12/29/2025 2025-12-29 2026-01-30 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 6804 Pay Rate: 100,000-120,000

Job Description

Bilingual Finance Controller (Manufacturing)

Our client, a leading company in the high-performance sports equipment industry, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bilingual (French/English) Finance Controller for their facility in Mascouche, Quebec. This company is committed to innovation and craftsmanship, striving to be a recognized and trusted brand in its market.

The Finance Controller will be responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting for the Mascouche location. This includes overseeing daily operations such as accounts payable/receivable and payroll, preparing financial statements and budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be crucial in ensuring the accuracy of financial data, managing internal controls, and processing payroll for the site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply accounting and statistical knowledge to create and maintain costing details and bills of materials for numerous SKUs across various systems.
• Create and maintain all financial reporting for the location, including variance reporting (actual cost vs. standard cost), accurately tracking labor, raw materials, depreciation, overhead, etc., across multiple business units within the same facility.
• Analyze changes in design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, and salaries to determine their effect on production costs.
• Provide management with ad hoc reporting when necessary.
• Verify the accuracy of inventory value at standard cost (Items Costs, Bills of Materials, Routings).
• Prepare the monthly inventory valuation schedule and reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger.
• Assist in the improvement of internal controls throughout the facility (purchasing, inventory, etc.).
• Calculate annual labor and overhead rates and explain fluctuations from prior periods.
• Monitor inventory transactions and work with Operations to eliminate recurring errors.
• Develop monthly inventory reports and variance analysis.
• Perform current cost roll-up and standard cost updates throughout the year and annually.
• Create/manage weekly operations reporting, which includes preparing files, identifying manufacturing variances, and helping stakeholders understand their data.
• Analyze manufacturing variances from standard cost and report on the impact of those variances (both projected and historical).
• Assist in annual internal and external audits as required.
• Investigate inventory adjustments and work with Operations to eliminate recurring errors.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for the location.
• Assist employees with inquiries related to payroll and insurance.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a Controller position, including experience with Cost Accounting
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Experience with Oracle and Payworks is preferred

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• CPA preferred

Skills

• Strong communication skills in both French and English (written and verbal) are mandatory.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Personable and professional, with the ability to integrate into a closely-knit team environment.

Work Arrangement

• This is a full-time, on-site position in Mascouche, Quebec.
• Standard working hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM

Meet Your Recruiter

• Shannon Breit
  Manager, Recruitment Services
• 289-816-3194
• [e-mail]
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