Controller (Bilingual, Contract, Montreal)

Rubicon Path; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a bilingual Controller for a hybrid full-time contract role in Montreal. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and has at least three years of experience in manufacturing. Key responsibilities include conducting cost analyses, preparing financial presentations, and collaborating on budget forecasts. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong command of both French and English are required. This role advocates for health and safety practices in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of both French and English.
• Ability to prioritize health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed cost analysis and track performance.
• Prepare monthly presentations on plant performances.
• Collaborate with management to establish budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Adaptability

Openness to new technologies

Ability to manage multiple files

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration, commerce, or management accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

About the job Controller (Bilingual, Contract, Montreal)

Our client located in Contrecoeur, Quebec is looking for a Controller. This is a hybrid, full time, contract role. CPA is mandatory. Bilingual is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Under the responsibility of the Director of Industrial Control, the Industrial Controller will be responsible for: Conducting a detailed cost analysis, tracking performance, and planning a weekly meeting with plant managers to share analyses and recommendations related to the budget, highlighting variances, and proposing solutions to address them.
• Closing the period ensuring that accounting standards and dealing with tight deadlines.
• Working collaboratively with the management team, preparing monthly presentations to understand and explain plant performances and be able to assess risks and opportunities.
• Collaborating with directors to establish annual budgets and monthly forecasts that contribute to achieving the organization’s objectives.
• Overseeing physical inventory counts and ensuring the accuracy of inventory quantities and values as well as compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitoring and valuing continuous improvement projects and ensuring their proper accounting in the system.
• Participating in various profitability analyses at the request of plant managers and the Director of Industrial Control.
• Responding to requests from internal and external auditors.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in administration, commerce, or management accounting.
• Have a minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong technical accounting skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel spreadsheet.
• Have a strong openness to new technologies.
• Knowledge of management software is an asset; familiarity with SAP software is a plus.
• Ability to plan and anticipate tasks and responsibilities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple files at once and have a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate communication skills, great adaptability, and a strong team spirit.
• Be able to travel to work in the plant and demonstrate autonomy.
• Prioritize health and safety on a daily basis: you are an advocate for good health, safety, and environmental practices at work.
• Have a good command of both French and English.