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Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Salary in line with salary scales

Pension plan and group insurance

Wellness days and holiday time

Job summary

McCord Stewart Museum, anchored in Montreal, seeks an experienced finance leader to manage all accounting and financial operations for the Museum and its Foundation. You will uphold internal controls, drive continuous process improvements, supervise staff, and coordinate year-end activities with external auditors.

The role requires a CPA designation, a university degree in accounting or administration, and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with fluency in French and good English.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and a university degree in accounting or administration.
• Fluency in French and good knowledge of English.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• Proficiency in MS Office with advanced Excel for reporting.
• Experience supervising staff and improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting functions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff under their responsibility.
• Prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts, financial statements, and reports.
• Ensure cost control and performance tracking; profitability analysis.
• Produce internal and external financial reports, including those for government accountability.
• Establish and maintain internal controls aligned with non-profit best practices.
• Coordinate year-end files and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee payroll, receivables/payables, and banking reconciliations.

Skills

French language

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Business Central

POS knowledge

Supervisory experience

Financial process improvement

Education

CPA designation

University degree in accounting or administration

Tools

Business Central

POS software

Job description

Based in Montreal for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum bears witness to the history of the city — Quebec's metropolis — its influence across Canada and around the world, and the vitality, creativity, and diversity of the individuals and communities that make it up.

It amplifies their voices through the interpretation and dissemination of the remarkable heritage it safeguards: six collections comprising 3.2 million images, objects, documents, and works of art that position it as one of the leading museums in North America.

Committed to a process of decolonization and to implementing sustainable museum practices, it designs exhibitions and stimulating educational, cultural, and civic activities that offer a critical and inclusive perspective on social history and contemporary issues, encouraging action toward a more just society.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director, Administration and Finance, the position holder is responsible for managing all financial and accounting operations of the Museum and its Foundation, ensuring rigorous internal controls, and providing effective, proactive support to managers of both entities. Responsible for the quality of financial information and the effectiveness of processes, tools, and internal controls, they adhere to accounting best practices applicable to non-profit organizations and pursue continuous improvement.

Main duties

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting functions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff under their responsibility, overseeing their performance, workload, well-being, and skills development.
• Prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts, financial statements, and reports in close collaboration with the Director, Administration and Finance.
• Ensure cost control and performance tracking; profitability analysis.
• Produce financial reports, internal and external, including those required for accountability to government agencies.
• Establish, maintain, and evolve a robust framework of internal controls in line with best practices applicable to non-profit organizations.
• Identify financial and operational risks and make recommendations to management.
• Manage all payroll functions.
• Regularly provide each department with reliable financial information (reports) on their activities or projects to ensure rigorous, effective oversight.
• Coordinate preparation of year-end files and act as the main point of contact for external auditors, in collaboration with the Director.
• Evaluate existing financial processes and systems, and lead their continuous improvement, particularly in the context of evolving financial systems (including ERP).
• Ensure continuous improvement of systems and procedures under their responsibility.
• Ensure sound, proactive management of receivables and payables.
• Manage banking transactions and oversee reconciliation.
• Act as the point of contact with government bodies regarding source deductions (DAS), GST/QST rebates, and T3010 filings.
• Assist with financial control and oversight of business activities and operations.
• Represent the department in various internal meetings, including manager coordination meetings, to report on the department's activities and needs.
• Any other related duties.

Desired profile

• University degree in accounting or administration and CPA designation.
• Five (5) to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in French and good knowledge of English.
• Proficiency in MS Office software, advanced proficiency in Excel for reporting.
• Knowledge of Business Central accounting software; knowledge of a point-of-sale (POS) system is an asset.
• Experience in a role involving supervisory responsibilities, analysis, and improvement of financial processes.

Key competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, particularly those applicable to non-profits.
• Proactive, organized, and highly autonomous.
• Ability to propose solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: customer service, tact, and diplomacy.
• Integrity, accountability, reliability.
• Analytical mindset, comfortable with numbers and statistics.
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to exercise rigorous professional judgment and adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive leadership; ability to supervise and coordinate a team's work.
• Interest in the cultural sector in general.

Benefits of working at the Museum

• Located in downtown Montreal, near the McGill metro station, shopping centers, and at the heart of the cultural scene.
• Salary in accordance with the Museum's current salary scales.
• Stimulating projects, hybrid work arrangement, flexible scheduling.
• Passionate professional team and an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
• Two (2) weeks off during the holiday season and three (3) during the year, four (4) fixed wellness days, in addition to floating, sick, and personal days.
• Group insurance and a generous pension fund.
• Social and cultural activities; private exhibition tours; training opportunities.

Applications accepted until September 18.

The McCord Stewart Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on the individual requirements of each role and select our staff based on their qualifications, skills, and experience.

All applications are welcome; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.