Junior Controller - Downtown Montreal - Up to 110K

Randstad Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services company located in Montreal is seeking a Junior Controller to join their finance management team. This role offers the chance to develop your accounting and financial analysis skills while participating in strategic projects. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, budgeting, and developing financial dashboards. A Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This position provides a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Clear career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Participating in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards to monitor financial performance.
• Collaborating on the implementation and optimization of financial systems.
• Standardizing and documenting accounting processes for efficiency.
• Contributing to transformation and innovation projects within the finance team.
• Serving as a point of contact for operational teams on financial matters.
• Providing ad hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Team spirit

Autonomy and rigor

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

CPA designation in progress or recently obtained

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)

Job description

Are you passionate about accounting and financial analysis, and are you looking for a role that will allow you to develop your skills in a dynamic environment? Our client, a rapidly growing company, is looking for a Junior Controller to support the finance management team and actively contribute to its strategic projects. This position offers a great opportunity to learn and grow: the Junior Controller will be mentored and guided by experienced professionals to quickly develop expertise and progress toward greater responsibilities.

Advantages

• A versatile role combining accounting, control, and analysis
• The opportunity to participate in strategic projects and contribute to the company's growth
• A collaborative environment where your ideas will be valued
• A clear career path with the possibility of progressing to a Senior Controller role
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model

Responsibilities

• Preparing, analyzing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Participating in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Developing and maintaining dashboards to monitor financial performance
• Collaborating on the implementation and optimization of financial systems and technological tools
• Standardizing and documenting accounting processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Actively contributing to transformation and innovation projects within the finance team
• Serving as a point of contact for operational teams on any financial matters
• Providing ad hoc analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Working closely with the Controller and management to support the company's growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA designation in progress or recently obtained (an asset)
• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or firm setting
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; knowledge of an ERP system (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.) is an asset
• Team spirit, autonomy, rigor, and willingness to learn

Summary

Are you interested in this position? Don't hesitate to contact me!

To apply

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