Financial Controller (16-month Contract)

Starlink Aviation; Dorval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation services company in Dorval, Quebec is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and lead the accounting team. This role involves strategic decision-making, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, holds a degree in Accounting or Finance, and is bilingual in French and English. Competitive salary and flexible schedule offered.

Benefits

Experienced and dynamic team

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Company events

RRSP

Group insurance including dental and drug coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting team members and support their development.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow and produce regular reports.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

MS Dynamics GP

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Overview

The incumbent is responsible for analyzing the company from an economic and financial point of view, in order to inform and advise the management team. He/she is responsible for helping the management team to make the right decisions that have a positive impact on the company, and for implementing all necessary actions to enable the company to achieve its operational and financial objectives, and thus ensure continued growth.

Your role

The Financial Controller plays a strategic role in managing the company's financial operations. The main responsibilities include:

• Supervising the accounting team and ensuring the accuracy of all accounting entries.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow.
• Ensuring sound internal control management.
• Coordinating external and government audits.
• Managing communications through various government portals.
• Analyzing costs, margins, and profitability.
• Supporting management in financial decision-making.
• Participating in the improvement of financial processes, as well as collaborating with various departments and management members on cost-reduction and process-improvement projects.
• Evaluating financial risks associated with proposals, agreements, or contracts signed by or on behalf of the company, in accordance with the established approval process, and issuing recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Contributing to the implementation of an ERP system.

Your responsibilities

• Supervise members of the accounting team and support their professional development;
• Verify the quality and compliance of accounting entries;
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are completed with team participation;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within established deadlines;
• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and detailed financial analyses by project or business unit;
• Identify budget variances and cost optimization opportunities, and propose adjustments;
• Monitor cash flow and produce regular reports;
• Establish and maintain effective internal control procedures;
• Review processes regularly to identify and mitigate risks;
• Document financial policies and ensure compliance;
• Prepare required documentation for annual audits by external accounting firms;
• Collaborate with government authorities during tax or regulatory inspections;
• Respond to auditor requests and follow up on their recommendations;
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements related to taxation, sales tax, accounting standards, and payroll management (e.g., GST, QST, source deductions, passenger tax, payroll, and income tax);
• Oversee efficient client invoicing and collections.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years experience;
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance;
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (an asset);
• Knowledge of the aviation industry (an asset);
• Bilingual (French and English spoken);
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics GP software (an asset);
• Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI (an asset).

Profile

The Financial Controller must demonstrate attention to detail, consistency, rigor, and strong analytical skills.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
• Strong ability to manage priorities;
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Autonomous and proactive, with strong adaptability.

Benefits

• Experienced and dynamic team;
• Competitive salary;
• Flexible schedule;
• On-site parking;
• Company events;
• RRSP;
• Group insurance including:
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Postal Pharmacy
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Dental and drug coverage