Divisional Controller - Eastern Canada

Total Power Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions provider is seeking a Divisional Controller for Eastern Canada. This senior role involves overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting for Québec and Eastern Canada. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French, with strong skills in accounting processes and leadership. Responsibilities include managing various accounting functions, coaching the finance team, and maintaining financial compliance. The position involves occasional travel and offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting, AR, AP, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close process and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements for Québec operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the local finance team.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Strong communicator

Detail-oriented

Coaching and mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation (or near completion)

Tools

Advanced Excel skills

ERP systems experience

Job description

Summary

Divisional Controller – Eastern Canada is a senior, hands‑on finance role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and controls for the Québec & Eastern Canada business within Total PowerGen Solutions (TPGS). This role acts as the primary financial bridge between Corporate Finance and Québec operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and clear financial insight to support operational decision‑making. The Divisional Controller will be deeply involved in day‑to‑day accounting activities including AR, AP, expense reporting, project accounting, intercompany accounting, month‑end close, budgeting, and forecasting. In addition to technical leadership, this role is responsible for coaching and developing the local finance team, improving consistency, capability, and confidence across accounting processes. This position requires fully bilingual fluency in English and French and the ability to travel up to 20%, primarily within Québec.

Who You Are – Core Competencies

• Fully bilingual in English and French (imperative)
• Strong communicator who can translate financial information for operational leaders
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, operational finance role
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Highly accountable, dependable, and detail‑oriented
• Practical decision‑maker with sound judgment
• Curious, analytical, and solutions‑focused
• Able to balance urgency with accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Confident presenting financial results to management
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Embraces change, continuous improvement, and standardization
• Committed to ongoing learning and team development

What You’ll Do – Key Responsibilities

Operational Accounting & Month-End Close

• Oversee and actively participate in the month‑end close process, including schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepare and review financial statements and key performance indicators for the Québec operations
• Review, investigate, and resolve accounting issues related to projects, service, parts, and operations
• Ensure accurate expense reporting and cost allocation across branches, departments, and projects

AR, AP, Expense & Project Accounting

• Provide oversight and review of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and employee expense reporting
• Review and approve AP payment runs and support cash disbursement controls
• Oversee project accounting and project costing, including margin analysis and job‑level financial performance
• Partner with operations to ensure financial accuracy and discipline at the project and branch level

Intercompany Accounting & Corporate Liaison

• Own and oversee intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, and settlement processes
• Act as the key point of contact between Québec operations and TPGS Corporate Finance
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent intercompany reporting aligned with corporate standards
• Help translate corporate requirements into practical, operationally workable processes for Québec

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Support preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts
• Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to operational leadership
• Assist with ad‑hoc reporting, projections, and scenario analysis
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate and respond to auditor requests during interim and year‑end audits
• Support annual and cycle inventory counts
• Oversee tax filings and payments in coordination with Corporate Finance
• Ensure compliance with ASPE, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop the Québec finance team
• Review work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to best practices
• Help standardize processes, documentation, and controls across the region
• Raise the overall quality, consistency, and confidence of the local accounting function

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead process mapping, documentation, and internal control improvements
• Support ERP enhancements and finance‑related system initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong operational practicality

Collaboration & Support

• Partner closely with Québec operational leadership
• Support the broader TPGS accounting team during month‑end and special initiatives
• Travel to Québec branches as required to support finance operations (up to 20%)

What You Need – Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation (or near completion)
• Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in:
• Multi‑branch or field service organizations
• Project‑based or operational environments
• Organizations with multiple legal entities and intercompany activity
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
• Hands‑on experience with intercompany accounting, AR, AP, expense reporting, and project accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, IF formulas, financial analysis)
• Experience working with ERP systems; ERP implementation experience is an asset
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across corporate and operational teams
• Comfortable interacting with operational leaders, controllers, and senior management
• Willingness to work occasional overtime during month‑end, year‑end, and special projects
• Availability during declared emergencies or critical operational events, as required

Working Conditions

• Travel up to 20%, primarily within Québec
• Regular interaction with operational leadership and Corporate Finance
• Ability to attend meetings and deliver presentations
• Prolonged computer use required
• Occasional overtime as required
• Ability to lift or move items up to 10 lbs, if required