Director, Finance (Control & Performance)

Charton Hobbs; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Charton Hobbs Group in Montreal seeks a Director, Finance (Control & Performance) to lead financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.

Reporting to the CFO, you will partner with teams to improve performance, analyze margins, and drive continuous improvements while building a high-performing finance team.

The role requires CPA designation, bilingual in French and English, and strong Excel and Business Central experience.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Bilingual in French and English.
• Strong experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting activities, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Monitor cash flow, margins, costs, and KPIs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial reporting quality.
• Partner with internal teams and external partners to drive performance.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Business partnering

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Business Central

Job description

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Director, Finance (Control & Performance)

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Charton Hobbs Group (Charton Hobbs and Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants) is one of Canada's leading privately owned wine and spirits groups and a recognized distributor of prestige and super-premium brands. We represent a portfolio of globally renowned producers and work closely with partners across Canada's regulated wine and spirits markets to bring exceptional products to market.

Driven by a culture of excellence, collaboration, and long-term brand building, we are committed to developing strong partnerships and delivering best-in-class execution across all aspects of our business.

The Role

Charton Hobbs is seeking a Director, Finance (Control & Performance) to play a key leadership role in financial governance, business performance, and continuous improvement of operations.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the integrity of financial information, the full accounting cycle, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls. You will also act as a key financial leader and business partner to internal teams, enabling and shaping decision-making while driving financial and operational performance across the organization.

What You Will Do

• Oversee monthly accounting activities and financial statement preparation
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Monitor cash flow, margins, costs, and key performance indicators
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration and professional development
• Strengthen internal controls and financial reporting quality
• Support analysis of margins, costs, inventory, and profitability drivers
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on financial and operational matters
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting tools
• Provide clear, rigorous, and action-oriented financial insights to leadership

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed in this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as required. This job description will be reviewed periodically as part of the performance management process.

Your Profile

• CPA designation required
• Bilingual in French and English
• Strong experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial systems (Business Central an asset)
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable insights and influence decisionsCollaborative leadership style, with demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a team
• Continuous improvement mindset

Why join us?

You will take on a visible and strategic leadership role within a leading Canadian wine and spirits organization. Your work will directly influence financial performance and operational effectiveness in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Charton Hobbs Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.