Finance Officer / Bookkeeper

RheEnergise Limited; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A climate technology company is seeking a skilled Finance Officer / Bookkeeper in Montreal to support financial operations. The role involves cash management, bookkeeping, and reporting in a growing startup. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in accounting and finance. The position offers flexible hours and is part-time, aimed at those passionate about renewable energy. Join a diverse, driven team that values individual growth and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive package including share options

Diverse and inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting and finance or similar role.
• Knowledge of Canadian GAAP basics and GST/HST filings.
• Experience as a financial or accounting clerk.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reporting for day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage cash, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
• Support monthly management accounts and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or certificate in Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

Finance Officer / Bookkeeper

RheEnergise

Climate Tech Innovator

Montreal, Canada

Salary: Commensurate with experience, CAD $55-62k FTE

Type: Part-time, 20 hours, (Spread over 3-5 days)

About RheEnergise

RheEnergise is a cleantech innovator developing low-cost, massively scalable, long-duration energy storage. Utilising a proprietary high-density fluid in a closed loop system, we believe that HD Hydro® will be instrumental in enabling the global energy transition.

There is no time to waste in bringing climate tech solutions to market. To support our ambitious development strategy, RheEnergise has a growing dedicated and passionate team based in North London (Commercial, Financial, Legal, Governance and Operations) and Montreal (Finance and R&D).

RheEnergise is now seeking a skilled Finance Officer / Bookkeeper to support our finance function at the Canadian subsidiary, with a unique opportunity to work amongst the exciting research and development of our technology and the engineers making it happen.

About the Role

The overall objective of the role is to perform accounting and reporting as a key support to the day-to-day financial operations within the business. You will be playing an important role in cash management, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, during an exciting time in our company’s growth and step toward commercialisation.

Within this role, you will be supporting areas such as monthly management accounts and reporting, bank reconciliations, bookkeeping entries, cash calls, supporting SRED and grant reporting, procurement, expenses processing, journal entries, general ledgers, and payroll. As part of a growing startup, you will have the opportunity to engage in process management, with input in day-to-day practices.

This is a part-time role with flexible scheduling. We encourage candidates who are able to work reduced hours spread over four days each week, including at least one day in the office. We offer a flexible work policy designed to support individual needs while ensuring strong collaboration with the team.

This role will report into the UK based Financial Controller and work alongside the Canadian and UK teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualifications: Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognised professional accounting program or experience with courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk
• Experience: Experience in accounting and finance or similar role, with some knowledge of Canadian GAAP basics, GST/HST filings, payroll fundamentals, year-end preparation for accountants, account reconciliations, and posting journal entries
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively present financial information to stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with CRA filings (GST/HST, payroll remittances), knowledge of cloud accounting workflows, understanding of internal controls, familiarity with SME accounting (if relevant)

Why work for RheEnergise

If you have a passion for renewable energy and a strong track record in finance, we encourage you to apply.

At RheEnergise you will work with a diverse and talented group of people who share a passion for clean energy and sustainability.

We are a young company aiming for rapid and dynamic growth in the next two years and are seeking ambitious, talented people who wish to learn and grow with the company. You can really make a difference to our ultimate success, benefit from working with an inspiring team, and for a competitive package including share options.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team at RheEnergise, as we believe that a variety of backgrounds, skills and interests is what makes our company stronger and a great place to work. We operate a fully inclusive recruitment policy and welcome applications from anyone with the qualifications and experience listed.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please apply through our recruitment page and send us your CV and a cover letter outlining why your skills and experience make you a strong fit.

We look forward to hearing from you!