Financial Controller

Plastiques GPR Inc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Telemedicine services

Wellness program

10 statutory holidays

Clothing allowance

On-site gym

Unlimited coffee and healthy snacks

Company activities and events

Job summary

Plastiques GPR Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller, CPA to join our team in a primarily on-site role. You will report to the Finance Director and ensure reliable financial information, analyze performance, and drive process improvements.

You will collaborate with operations and management to influence business decisions, participate in budgeting, and manage full-cycle accounting with strong internal controls. A CPA and 3–5 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required or equivalent.
• CPA designation is required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee monthly and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and audit files.
• Ensure the quality and reliability of financial information provided to management and external partners.
• Oversee tax obligations, payroll, and government remittances.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Would you like to take on a role where your analyses don’t just sit in an Excel spreadsheet, but actually help shape business decisions?

Plastiques GPR is looking for a Financial Controller, CPA to join our team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability of financial information, analyzing business performance, and continuously improving our processes.

In a growing manufacturing environment, you will have the opportunity to work closely with both operations and management, with a real opportunity to make an impact.

The benefits of joining our team

• Salary starting at $90,000, based on experience;
• Permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week;
• Group insurance, telemedicine services, and a wellness program;
• 10 statutory holidays;
• Clothing allowance after the probationary period;
• Primarily on-site position that encourages team collaboration, with the possibility of working remotely when needed;
• Ongoing training to support your professional development;
• On-site gym;
• Unlimited coffee and free healthy snacks;
• Company activities and events: happy hours, BBQs, themed celebrations, and more.

Key responsibilities

Financial reporting and performance

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports to support decision-making;
• Oversee monthly and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and audit files;
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and reliability of financial information provided to management and external partners;
• Ensure compliance with financial institution requirements and monitor key financial ratios.

Financial planning and analysis

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and monitor the company’s financial performance;
• Analyze budget variances, costs, margins, and the profitability of manufacturing operations;
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support business decisions.

Accounting and internal controls

• Oversee full-cycle accounting activities and support the accounting team in its day-to-day responsibilities;
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to ensure compliance and the integrity of financial data;
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend solutions tailored to the company’s needs.

Taxation, payroll, and continuous improvement

• Oversee tax obligations, government remittances, and the payroll process;
• Participate in grant applications and various strategic financial analyses;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, the optimization of accounting systems, and the evolution of the ERP environment;
• Act as a business partner to management by providing analyses and recommendations that support the organization’s growth and performance.

The profile we’re looking for

You are analytical, thorough, and organized, but you also know how to look beyond the numbers, understand what they mean, and clearly communicate their business implications.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting;
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, considered an asset;
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why GPR?

Because we’re looking for more than someone who can produce numbers.

We’re looking for someone who wants to understand the business, collaborate with our teams, and contribute to the decisions that move the company forward.

You’ll be joining a growing Quebec company operating in a dynamic manufacturing environment, where your expertise can have a direct impact on the organization’s performance.

You know numbers. We’d like to get to know you.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Plastiques GPR is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and warmly encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and people from all diverse backgrounds.