Financial Controller

Blinds To Go; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to senior leadership

Collaborative work environment

Strong North American presence

Job summary

Blinds To Go is looking for a Controller based in Montreal, Quebec, to lead the entire accounting and finance function across multiple locations. In this strategic role, you will work closely with senior leadership, manage financial operations, and develop a high-performing team in a dynamic, technology-first environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8–10 years of experience in accounting within the retail sector, with a strong focus on internal controls, team leadership, and effective communication in both French and English.

Join our entrepreneurial culture at Blinds To Go and make a meaningful impact on our financial practices.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in accounting and finance, especially in multi-location retail.
• Experience leading teams, coaching, and developing talent.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, banking, reconciliations, and ASPE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and financial controls.
• Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accuracy.
• Lead the accounting team and implement robust internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting Operations

Multi-site Experience

Bilingual in French and English

Process Improvement

Job description

In business since 1954, Blinds To Go is a vertically integrated window treatment retailer with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. We design, manufacture, and sell, owning the full value chain — which means our Finance function carries real weight and operates with a complexity that rewards serious professionals.

We are entrepreneurial at heart: decisions get made, contributions get noticed, and the people around the table are the people running the company.

This is an opportunity to own the accounting and finance function end-to-end across a multi-currency, multi-entity organization, lead a capable team, and build something that lasts.

The Role

Reporting to senior executive leadership, the Controller will play a central role in the day-to-day financial operations of the company, working in close collaboration with the finance leadership team across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. You will work directly with management on business decisions, implement best practices, strengthen internal controls, and develop a high-performing finance team in a fast-growing, multi-site environment.

You will be directly involved in all accounting and finance related activities of the company, including financial policies, practices and controls. The right person will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where processes aren’t always perfect – yet. You’ll bring structure and accountability, but you’ll also understand the realities of a high‑growth, technology‑first business. You’ll demonstrate high leadership to steward changes with the team.

What You'll Own

• Oversee entire accounting operations function and financial controls
• Own entire month-end and year-end process, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timely reporting
• Lead the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Accounting team, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal discipline
• Manage operational controls and implement rigorous internal controls in a multi‑site, multi‑country environment
• Develop scalable guidelines and processes to support the company's growth
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators across the organization
• Elevate the finance function through process improvement, automation, and technology initiatives
• Serve as a key contributor in the ERP system rollout, in close partnership with IT
• Support restructuring and scaling of the finance department as transactional work moves offshore
• Support negotiation of contracts with third-party suppliers
• Foster a professional, high‑performing team environment

What You Bring

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally in multi‑location retail industry
• Experienced in leading people and know how to coach, delegate and develop talent
• Strong understanding of accounting operations (AR, AP, banking, reconciliations, ASPE, etc.)
• Significant experience implementing internal controls in a multi‑site environment
• Experience with ERP system conversion or accounting process automation
• Comfortable with databases and able to work with IT to build reports or troubleshoot data
• Tech‑savvy and interested in using automation or process tools to make your team more efficient
• Curious, ambitious, and comfortable learning new systems or diving into complex situations
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong track record of developing people
• Highly organized, results‑driven, and effective under pressure
• Bilingual: French and English, written and spoken

What We Offer

• A strategic role at the heart of the company's decisions
• Direct access to senior leadership and meaningful influence on finance practices
• An experienced, professional team that is eager to improve and grow
• An entrepreneurial culture with a collaborative, hands‑on work environment
• A Quebec-based company with a strong North American presence