Contrôleur.se / Financial Controller | Montreal

Alvéole; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvéole is seeking a dedicated Financial Controller to join their finance team in Montreal. This full-time role involves managing the monthly closing process, contributing to budgeting, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with tax filings. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and relevant accounting experience. Join Alvéole to work in a dynamic environment focused on positive impact in commercial real estate.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Ability to question processes and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly closing process and prepare financial reports.
• Contribute to the budgeting process and maintain financial projection models.
• Support, coach, and supervise accounts payable and receivable staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Education

CPA designation (or in progress)

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

English will follow)

Title: Financial Controller / Contrôleur.se

Location: Montréal – Hybride

Type of position: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday

Start date: As soon as possible

About Alvéole

Alvéole uses beehives on over 2,200 commercial buildings to help companies improve tenant satisfaction and engagement, earn green building credits, and monitor real estate's impact on nature and biodiversity. We believe in impactful work regardless of your role. Our passionate team of over 100 people operates across more than 70 cities in Canada, the US, and Europe. We see commercial real estate as a key to positive biodiversity impact, and our mission is to unlock this potential.

About the role

Our Finance team (including a Finance Director, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and a Controller) is seeking a second Controller to join us. In this role, you will:

• Participate in the monthly closing process: update tracking schedules, prepare and record journal entries, and produce financial reports.
• Contribute to the budgeting process and maintain financial projection models.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses to interpret results and balance sheet items, explaining variances from previous periods and budgets.
• Support, coach, and supervise accounts payable and receivable staff.
• Assist in organizing and preparing for annual audits.
• Supervise the preparation of all tax filings (Canadian, US, European) and ensure timely submission.
• Support internal financial controls and evaluate existing policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in process improvements, documentation, and the implementation of new technological solutions.
• Engage in special projects such as grant applications, new accounting software implementation, report preparation, and audits.

Requirements

• CPA designation (or in progress)
• 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience (public and/or private sector)
• Proficiency in Excel
• Strong sense of responsibility, prioritization skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail, excellent analytical and synthesis skills
• Ability to question processes, research, and propose effective solutions
• Excellent teamwork skills

Assets

• Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Understanding of payroll cycle

Our culture and values

→ We do meaningful work

→ We grow together

→ We share our passion

→ We push boundaries

→ We choose optimism

Our values are more than words; they are a commitment to doing things differently and are the foundation of our culture. They guide our approach and keep us accountable to our team and our impact goals.

Inclusion & Belonging

At Alvéole, diversity is a core strength. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can bring their authentic selves. We actively seek to attract and retain diverse talent, celebrating differences that make us stronger. Candidates requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact [e-mail].