Financial Controller CPA

FED Group; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fed Finance is seeking a Financial Controller for a permanent, hybrid role based in Sherbrooke. You will supervise the finance team, coordinate closings, and oversee cash management, payroll and intercompany reconciliations for Canadian and international entities.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation with 6–10 years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, and excels in ERP systems and Excel. Fluent English communication is expected.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 6–10 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Experience supervising a team and cross-functional collaboration.
• Manufacturing sector experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the finance team and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate monthly closings for multiple entities and audit files.
• Oversee cash management, banking, supplier payments and controls.
• Review payroll, entitlements and deductions.
• Participate in intercompany reconciliations and consolidation.
• Improve internal controls and automate processes.

Skills

CPA

Excel

ERP system

Cash management

Accounts payable

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Founded in 2001, Fed Finance specialises in temporary and permanent recruitment for roles in accounting and finance. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career. Hello, My name is Caroline, and I am a Recruitment and Business Development Consultant at Fed Finance, a recruitment agency specialising in finance roles. I work on two types of recruitment: temporary and permanent roles on Montreal’s South Shore. Our team of finance experts speaks your language and operates within your industry. We cover roles in accounting, finance and payroll. I am looking for a Financial Controller for my client, a company in the manufacturing sector. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Sherbrooke,YOUR MISSIONS- Supervise, manage and develop the finance team, allocate tasks and ensure deadlines are met.- Coordinate the financial closings of several entities, review complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and audit files.- Oversee cash management, banking operations, supplier payments and associated controls.- Review payroll, payroll entries, holiday entitlements and accrued salaries, DAS, as well as reconciliations relating to employee benefits and deductions.- Participate in the financial activities of Canadian and international entities, including intercompany reconciliations and consolidation.- Resolve accounting and operational issues and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.- Improve internal controls, standardise procedures and contribute to process automation and the development of financial systems.YOUR PROFILE- CPA qualification- 6 to 10 years’ relevant experience in accounting and finance, including supervising or coordinating a team.- Good command of financial close, cash management, payroll and accounts payable processes.- Proficiency in an integrated ERP system.- Excellent command of Excel and sound professional judgement.- Functional spoken and written English, particularly for communicating with colleagues, clients and suppliers outside Quebec.- Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.PROCESS: Initial interview with Caroline Vansteene, recruitment consultant, followed by an interview with the Human Resources Manager.To apply: www.fedfinance.caTo contact me: [e-mail]