Financial Controller-Bilingual-CA/CPA-Montreal

Fuze HR Solutions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics and supply chain sector is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. The role requires strong accounting skills and the ability to manage a team. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance, and supervising accounting technicians. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in accounting software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate daily financial transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Prepare and review interim financial statements.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Team Management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manager, Recruitment at Fuze HR Solutions

The Controller will support the Finance Director in managing the company’s financial operations, including preparing financial reports and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Verify and validate daily financial transactions, make monthly journal entries, and correct any necessary adjustments.
2. Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring timely payments are tracked.
3. Prepare and review interim financial statements.
4. Supervise a team of four accounting technicians, monitoring their performance, managing their daily tasks, supporting their professional development, and implementing measures to optimize the efficiency and quality of accounting operations.
5. Assist accounting technicians in troubleshooting and verifying the accuracy of financial documents.
6. Supervise bank reconciliations and ensure their accuracy.
7. Assist in preparing files for the annual audit and manage relationships with external auditors.
8. Prepare and submit tax filings while ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines.
9. Ensure the integrity of accounting data and regularly update financial records while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and applicable regulations.

Desired Profile:

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
2. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
4. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities.
5. Strong team management and communication skills.

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000, plus up to 10% annual bonus

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics

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Locations and salary ranges include Montreal and Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada, with salaries from CA$85,000 to CA$120,000.