Financial Controller, Operations (Hybrid)

K-NEK-TER; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Montreal is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial performance initiatives. The role involves supervising a finance team, analyzing financial results, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will possess a strong accounting background and leadership skills, contributing to the financial health of the organization.

Benefits

37.5-hour workweek

Fridays ending at noon

Closed during holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of team management experience.
• Fluency in French and English, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate change management for the ERP.
• Contribute to financial analysis of contracts.
• Manage a team of project analysts and accountants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Literacy

Education

University degree in accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Job description

Our client, a service company, is seeking a Financial Controller, Operations.

A company with an inspiring vision for the future that offers stimulating challenges and the opportunity to develop diverse skills through engaging projects.

Job Description

Mission

Reporting to the Senior Director, Project Accounting and Sector Partnerships, you will join a growing organization with a passionate Finance team. You will contribute to the development of the sector's financial and operational performance throughout the month by providing timely financial analysis and recommendations for corrective actions. The Financial Controller supervises a team of professionals and works closely with the various departments to ensure the company's financial growth.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate change management for the ERP and pursue continuous improvement initiatives;
• Contribute to the financial analysis of various contracts;
• Contribute to the analysis of financial results;
• Conduct variance analysis by comparing results to budget and key performance indicators for departmental operations;
• Develop and lead monthly financial presentations for the department and organize monthly project risk assessment meetings with department managers;
• Manage the development of departmental budgets and quarterly projections with department managers given;
• Manage a team of project analysts and accountants;
• Manage project financial reviews to ensure sound financial support and contribute to the improvement and financial success of projects;
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting policies and standards;
• Work with internal and external auditors and collaborate with other financial controllers to develop processes and standards and ensure continuous improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (an asset);
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years of team management experience;
• Fluency in French and English, oral and written;
• Leadership;
• Strong communication and financial information literacy skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure;
  
  

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS CHALLENGE?

Please send your application to [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their interest in the position. However, only selected candidates will be contacted.

• The masculine gender is used only for the purpose of conciseness
  
  

Salary between 120-140K

37.5-hour workweek, with the week ending at noon on Fridays and closed during the holidays