Controller

Roctest Ltd; Saint-Lambert; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Roctest Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across its Canadian, French, and Swiss businesses. Reporting to the Division Finance Manager and GM, you will oversee financial reporting, planning, accounting operations, and internal controls, while developing teams and improving costs, systems, and business performance.

Responsibilities include managing monthly close, consolidations, audits, and cost models, partnering with operations on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Seven+ years of manufacturing experience and five+ years as a Controller.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Global accounting experience and strong knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and internal controls.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, process management, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare periodic financial statements per US GAAP and manage monthly close, including flash reporting.
• Oversee accounting, audit, and tax activities across multiple international locations.
• Develop and maintain standard production cost models, validate accuracy, and analyze variances with actions for management.
• Partner with operating teams on purchasing, inventory, costing, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and support long-term operational planning.
• Manage financial consolidation and foreign currency translation.
• Coordinate US GAAP and local statutory audits with external auditors.
• Establish and maintain internal accounting and operational controls over revenue, expenses, inventory, and assets.
• Support accurate physical inventory and control of materials and assets in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, promoting trust, productivity, and accountability.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Foreign currency translation

Cross-border finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Roctest is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across its businesses in Canada, France, and Switzerland. This is an opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys working directly with manufacturing operations, developing teams, and identifying opportunities to improve costs, systems, and business performance.

Reporting to the Division Finance Manager and General Manager, you will oversee financial reporting, planning, accounting operations, and internal controls. The role supports Roctest in Canada, Enomfra and Telemac in France, and Smartec in Switzerland.

What You’ll Do

• Lead accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Prepare periodic financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and manage the monthly close process, including daily and weekly flash reporting.
• Oversee accounting, audit, and tax activities across multiple international locations.
• Develop and maintain standard production cost models, validate their accuracy, and analyze variances with recommended actions for management.
• Partner with operating teams on purchasing, inventory, costing, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and support short and long term operational planning.
• Manage financial consolidation and foreign currency translation.
• Coordinate US GAAP and local statutory audits with external auditors.
• Establish and maintain internal accounting and operational controls over revenue, expenses, inventory, and other assets.
• Support accurate physical inventory and effective control of materials and assets within a manufacturing environment.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, promoting trust, productivity, and accountability.

What You’ll Bring

• Fluency in French and English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least seven years of manufacturing experience and at least five years of Controller experience.
• Global accounting experience and strong knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and internal controls.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, process management, and problem solving skills.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and partner effectively with colleagues across departments and locations.
• A practical leadership style and the ability to motivate others, manage competing priorities, and drive improvements.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work extended hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing.

About Roctest

Founded in 1967, Roctest develops and manufactures sensing technologies for civil engineering and industrial applications. Its vibrating wire and fiber optic sensor solutions support geotechnical and structural measurement and monitoring.