Financial Controller

Largeton Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee key accounting functions and enhance financial processes. In this pivotal role, you will manage month-end and year-end accounting, supervise a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Your expertise will drive insightful reporting and foster robust financial controls, while your bilingual skills will facilitate effective communication within a dynamic team environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a mid-senior level position within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and efficiency.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in finance/accounting.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defence industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Supervise accounting staff and improve financial reporting processes.
• Lead internal and external audit preparations.

Skills

Bilingual (English & French)

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA Accounting Designation

Tools

Oracle SmartView

Job description

Title: Financial Controller

Location: Montreal, Canada

Duration: 6-month contract with potential extension

Compensation: CA$100,000-CA$130,000 plus signing bonus and perks

Method of Interview: Video call with HR, in-person with the director of Finance. Conditional offer pending references and security check.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ideally Avionics, or defense and military experience / knowledge
• Must be bilingual
• Must be a Canadian citizen
• Must have a Canadian CPA

What You Will Do

• Manage month end, quarter end and year end management accounting process delivering reports in an accurate and timely manner that are insightful to drive effective decisions;
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff;
• Review of monthly contract accounting ensuring a high level of project accuracy and compliance with revenue recognition policies;
• Cash management - responsible for treasury functions of the business, including sufficient funds available and control oversight of bank accounts;
• Lead preparation of internal and external audit fieldwork and schedules;
• Improve financial reporting processes;
• Review and improve internal controls and SOX compliance, partner with internal audit and corporate accounting to ensure compliance;
• Review of balance sheet and P&L reconciliation(s) to meet reporting requirements;
• Review the R&D Tax claim process ensure timely submission, working closely with external accountants and SLT;
• Provide essential support to the team's daily operations, facilitating a seamless workflow and efficient practices;
• Lead and manage ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and a capacity to drive change;
• Champion the enhancement of finance processes and tools, including the introduction of automation to increase efficiency and accuracy;
• Foster the development and maintenance of robust financial controls to secure the company's assets and ensure financial integrity.

Required Skills And Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance/accounting;
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience;
• Hold the CPA accounting designation;
• Ability to lead and mentor accounting team;
• Requires strong analytical and problem solving ability;
• Strong knowledge of Balance Sheet and Income Statement;
• Manage and perform multiple tasks;
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written English & French proficiency;
• Prior experience using Oracle SmartView, an asset;
• Prior Aerospace and Defence industry experience.

Skills And Certifications

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Information Services