Financial controller

Dialekta part of LG2 group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Financial Director to lead their finance team and drive strategic initiatives. This role involves operational management, financial analysis, and budget oversight, ensuring compliance while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and a strong background in finance, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, offering a flexible work culture that empowers you to reach your full potential.

Benefits

9/10 Workweek (Every Other Friday Off)

Comprehensive Training Program

Flexible Schedule

Right to Disconnect

Extraordinary Atmosphere

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar finance role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with rigor and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all accounting activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Transform financial data into strategic analyses for decision-making.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Bilingualism (French/English)

Education

CPA Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

Are you working in finance and want to reach your full potential?

At Dialekta, we reconcile caring and performance, and we do it very well (promise, it's not just for show). We are looking for our next Financial director will push the statu quo to make their colleagues and Dialekta shine every day.

We asked your future colleagues why you should come work with us.

• Extraordinary atmosphere and people
• 9/10 workweek (every other Friday off)
• Comprehensive training program and expert colleagues to push you further
• Right to disconnect and a very flexible schedule

This role will report directly to the Executive Management (or a designated executive leader) and will work closely with other departments to ensure optimal alignment with strategic priorities.

To be more specific, here's what you'll be doing:

1. Operational management and compliance (35%)

• Supervise all accounting activities (auditing of books, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, remittances), ensuring their compliance with standards and efficiency.
• Optimize accounting processes and internal controls to strengthen their performance and compliance.
• Manage the preparation of files for annual accounting audits and anticipate issues.
• Collaborate with external legal and tax partners to ensure compliance and identify optimization opportunities.

2. Financial analysis and reporting (30%)

• Transform financial data into strategic analyses to guide business decisions.
• Identify and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to guide financial and organizational priorities.
• Manage risks related to accounts receivable in collaboration with a credit insurer.
• Advise on merger or acquisition opportunities and assess their financial impacts.

3. Strategic Vision and Budget Management (25%)

• Actively participate in annual, quarterly and weekly strategic planning with the executive team, providing a financial perspective to guide business decisions.
• Provide variance analyses and recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Support management in investment projects by conducting profitability analyses.
• Define and coordinate a strategy to access external grants and funding.

4. Leadership and Team Management (15%)

• Develop and drive the strategic vision of the administration and finance department to support Dialekta in its growth.
• Supervise and motivate an accounting team by setting ambitious objectives and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supervise payroll management and optimize processes to maximize efficiency.

To succeed in this role, you must:

• Hold a CPA designation.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent training.
• Have relevant experience in the field, ideally 5 to 7 years in a similar position.
• Demonstrate rigor, integrity and organizational skills.
• Have the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• An ease in integrating and a team spirit oriented towards collaboration.
• Excellent mastery of spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel).
• Autonomy, proactivity and the ability to make informed decisions.
• Bilingualism in French/English, oral and written.

What you already have or are motivated to develop:

• Experience with tools such as QuickBooks, EmployeurD, or in group insurance management.
• A good understanding of Quebec and Canadian tax obligations.
• A thorough knowledge (or an interest in mastering) of accounting standards such as NCECF, GAAP, or other similar frameworks.

Interested? We want to talk to you, apply here! ️

At Dialekta, we are committed to providing a working environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued, whatever their origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other difference. We believe that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger and more innovative, and we celebrate it every day.

We strongly encourage people from minority backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, people of all religions, ages, and marginalized communities to apply. At Dialekta, all voices are heard and everyone can reach their full potential.

If you're applying to Dialekta, it's because you want to contribute to our extraordinary culture, and we're grateful! We work hard to create the best experience for our talent, and we'd love you to be a part of it!