Contrôleur financier / Financial Controller

Rand Accessories Inc.

Montreal

Hybrid

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office near transit

Parking included

Fitness facilities access

Group insurance

Job summary

Rand Accessories Inc. in Montreal seeks a Financial Controller to lead accounting, FP&A and BI tool enhancement in a growing fashion accessories group.

You will design financial frameworks, oversee budgeting, and partner with operations to drive performance across the organization. The role reports to the CFO, requires 4–6 years of accounting experience, bilingual French/English, and advanced Excel with SAP and Power BI experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
CPA designation in progress or recently obtained is a significant asset.
Four to six years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate environment or accounting firm.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with an ERP system such as SAP is an asset, as is experience using Power BI.
Team-oriented mindset, autonomy, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility regarding responsibilities and working hours.
Ability to work with large databases and systems such as BI, Momentis, Columbus, and other platforms.
Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required due to the company’s client base in the United States, Canada, and Asia.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a financial framework for cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and reconciliations.
Foster financial accountability and strategic decision‑making.
Develop key operational KPIs and objectives.
Calculate commissions and royalties due to concession partners.
Ensure contracts comply with company policies.
Lead annual budgeting and reserve funds with the CFO.
Oversee accounting function: assets, liabilities, investments, risks, reporting.
Monitor financial position and provide variance analyses.
Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
Ensure compliance with federal/provincial regulations.
Perform month-end closing controls.
Oversee year-end audit process and working papers.
Maintain internal controls to manage financial risks.
Keep policies and procedures current.
Prepare annual audited statements and liaise with auditors.
Ensure GST/QST compliance and cross-border requirements.
Maintain organized records.
Design and optimize BI tools, dashboards, automated reports.
Support CFO on strategic growth projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Power BI

ERP SAP

Budgeting

Internal controls

Communication skills

Bilingual French-English

Team attitude

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree (asset)

CPA designation in progress / obtained (asset)

Tools

Power BI

SAP ERP

Momentis

Columbus

Job description

AVANTAGES CHEZ RAND ACCESSORIES:

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ABOUT RAND ACCESSORIES

A family-owned company for five generations, the Rand Group is a leading player in the fashion jewelry and accessories industry, with a presence in more than 15,000 points of sale worldwide.

Headquartered in Paris, with offices in Montreal, Milan, Madrid, Amsterdam, and other major cities, we design customized collections for leading retailers.

Committed to a responsible approach, we create fashionable products that combine quality and innovation, always with customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do. More than 1,000 passionate employees, including 60 based in our Montreal office, contribute every day to the success of the Rand Family, driven by an unwavering team spirit.

Join us in a respectful, family-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and find their place.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will hold a versatile role combining accounting, financial control, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and the enhancement of business intelligence (BI) tools within a growing organization.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to actively contribute to strategic projects and the continued development of the company’s financial structure in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where ideas, autonomy, and initiative are valued.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and implement a financial framework supporting all areas of the finance function, including cash flow, accounts receivable and accounts payable analysis, inventory levels, inventory provisions, bank reconciliations, credit cards, and bank payments.
Foster a culture of financial accountability and strategic decision-making.
Develop key operational performance indicators and objectives.
Calculate commissions and royalties due and payable to concession partners.
Ensure that contracts are managed in accordance with the company’s practices and policies.
Develop and manage annual budgets and reserve funds, including revenue and expense forecasts, in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer.
Lead the management and oversight of the accounting function, including assets and liabilities, investments, risks and performance, reporting, financial analysis, and the timely filing of all statutory documents, in collaboration with the Senior Accountant.
Monitor the company’s financial position and provide variance analyses against budgets and forecasts.
Prepare financial reports in accordance with established standards, including monthly and annual reports.
Ensure that financial reporting and procedures comply with applicable federal and provincial regulations.
Perform and implement month-end closing controls.
Oversee the year-end audit process, including the review and/or preparation of working papers, schedules, analyses, and other required documentation.
Ensure that financial risks are managed through appropriate internal controls.
Ensure that financial and accounting policies and procedures remain current and are consistently followed.
Oversee the preparation of annual audited financial statements and liaise with internal and external auditors.
Ensure compliance with requirements related to imports and applicable taxes, including GST and QST.
Ensure that procedures comply with applicable Canadian and U.S. requirements.
Maintain organized administrative and archival records.
Design and optimize BI tools, dynamic dashboards, and automated reports to improve access to and analysis of financial information.
Act as the CFO’s right hand and work closely with operational teams on special projects related to the organization’s growth and expansion.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; a master’s degree is an asset.
CPA designation in progress or recently obtained is a significant asset.
Four to six years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate environment or accounting firm.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with an ERP system such as SAP is an asset, as is experience using Power BI.
Team-oriented mindset, autonomy, attention to detail, and a strong desire to learn.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility regarding responsibilities and working hours.
Ability to work with large databases and systems such as BI, Momentis, Columbus, and other platforms.
Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required due to the company’s client base in the United States, Canada, and Asia.