Finance Director - Controller | Directeur (ice) Financier (e) - Contrôleur (se) (Hydropower)

Potenco; Grand Quai de Montréal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydropower is seeking a Controller to join their team. This strategic role involves overseeing financial systems, managing banking relations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, extensive accounting experience, and a strong understanding of IFRS. This hybrid position requires occasional travel and offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years as Controller.
• IFRS knowledge; Construction or Hydro sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidated financial data and reporting.
• Coordinate audits and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Manage cash flow, budget, credit, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

IFRS Compliance

Bilingual (FR/EN)

MS Office Proficiency

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

(Applicants OUTSIDE Canada and/or with work restrictions will NOT be considered)

Our client is a growing key player in hydropower. Strong relationships with industry partners and passionate collaboration are central to their success.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller is a strategic partner and management committee member. Key duties include:

• Oversee and update financial systems
• Manage banking, investment, and insurance relations
• Identify and mitigate financial risks

Responsibilities

Financial Systems & Analysis – 60%

• Oversee consolidated financial data and reporting
• Coordinate audits and ensure IFRS compliance
• Manage cash flow, budget, credit, and internal controls
• Guide financial planning and investment activities
• Provide decision-support and forecasts
• Supervise payroll, tax filings, and financial reporting
• Evaluate and improve accounting practices
• Maintain relationships with financial institutions
• Ensure compliance with tax and legal regulations
• Contribute to risk mitigation on projects
• Forecast project cash needs
• Negotiate and manage credit lines and bonding
• Ensure liquidity and continuity
• Support the Executive Director in strategic planning
• Challenge assumptions, offer financial analysis

Qualifications

• CPA designation (preferred) + Bachelor's in Accounting
• 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 years as Controller
• IFRS knowledge; Construction or Hydro sector experience is a plus
• Bilingual (FR/EN), MS Office proficiency

Working Conditions

- Hybrid: 2-3 days/week at the office located an hour south of Montreal.

Logistics & Work Stat.

- Willingness to relocate to Greater Montreal (or south of Montreal) if outside the province.

- Eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.

- Occasional travel required within & outside the province of Quebec.

How to Apply

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