Financial Controller

KATIMAVIK; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance, dental

RRSP with employer contribution

Six mobile days, sick leave and public

Employee assistance program and tele-m

Continuing education program

CPA dues paid

Monthly wellness allowance

Monthly car allowance

Job summary

Katimavik in Quebec City seeks a Financial Controller to oversee accounting, financial analysis, and cross-functional operations. You will lead an accounting team of four, ensure timely financial statements, and partner with management to drive cost control.

The role emphasizes budgeting, variance analysis, internal controls, and implementation of financial systems. Fluent French and advanced English are required, with a collaborative leadership style and a hands-on approach to improve processes.

Qualifications

• University degree and CPA designation, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum seven years of accounting experience in a medium or large company.
• At least four years of experience in comparable responsibilities.
• Experience managing the accounting cycle, budgets, management accounting, cost management, and process improvement.
• Advanced mastery of Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and file automation.
• Proficiency in French and advanced English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the accounting cycle and production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor results by department and cost center.
• Analyze budget variances, costs, and financial performance.
• Present analyses and recommendations to senior management.
• Advise operational managers and simplify financial information.
• Participate in financial planning, cash management, and investment analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting and administrative processes.
• Develop performance indicators and management reports.
• Participate in evolution of financial systems and technology implementation projects.
• Coordinate annual audit files and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Mentor, support, and empower members of the accounting team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

French & English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree and CPA designation or equivalent experience

Minimum seven years of accounting experience

Tools

Power BI

Excel automation

Job description

Financial Controller

Do you want to take on a role where accounting, financial analysis, and operations truly intersect?

A large Quebec-based company in the transportation sector is looking for a financial controller to support its business decisions, oversee its accounting team, and evolve its financial practices.

Based in Quebec City, this position will allow you to act as a partner to management and managers from various disciplines.

Your Role

You will be responsible for the quality of financial information and the accounting management of complex operational activities.

You will need to make the numbers speak, explain variances, and assist managers in controlling their costs.

You will supervise an accounting team of four people and work in collaboration with corporate financial management.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Supervise the accounting cycle and the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Prepare operating and capital budgets
• Monitor results by department and cost center
• Analyze budget variances, costs, and financial performance
• Present your analyses and recommendations to senior management
• Advise operational managers and simplify financial information
• Participate in financial planning, cash management, and investment analysis
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting and administrative processes
• Develop performance indicators and management reports
• Participate in the evolution of financial systems and technology implementation projects
• Coordinate annual audit files and ensure compliance with accounting standards
• Mentor, support, and empower members of the accounting team

The Desired Profile

• University degree and recognized CPA designation, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of seven years of accounting experience in a medium or large company
• At least four years of experience in comparable responsibilities
• Concrete experience in managing the accounting cycle, budgets, management accounting, cost management, and process improvement
• Advanced mastery of Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and file automation
• Proficiency in French and advanced English, both spoken and written
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent requests
• Collaborative leadership, rigor, judgment, and excellent communication skills

Assets

• Experience in a multi-site environment, transportation, or heavy industry
• Experience in implementing or optimizing an integrated management system
• Knowledge of Power BI or a comparable tool

Conditions and Benefits

• Permanent daytime position
• Flexible schedule of 37.5 hours per week
• Remote work and variable hours available after an initial three-month in-person period
• Comprehensive group insurance, including dental care
• Registered retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Six mobile days, sick leave, and federal holidays
• Employee assistance program and telemedicine service
• Continuing education program
• Payment of CPA professional dues
• Monthly wellness allowance
• Monthly car allowance

Are you interested in this position?