Initially hybrid, between the Montreal office and the plant located on the South Shore of the metropolis.
Our client, located on the South Shore of Montreal and a key player in Quebec's sustainable economy, is looking for a Controller.Through a strategic partnership with global leaders in the energy sector and with the support of the governments of Quebec and Canada, VCR will utilize technology developed by Quebec's expertise, making it a leading technological model.
By leveraging your expertise, analytical skills, ability to mobilize, and dynamism as a controller, you will lead and coordinate various accounting operations, including establishing internal control processes, financial analysis, and financial report preparation, in accordance with government regulations and external partner requirements. Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ability, and aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
If you believe you fit our ideal profile and want to be part of this new adventure, don't hesitate to submit your application!
Tasks
Participating in the company’s first operational fiscal year, maintaining and updating financial models.
Participating in the selection of systems and applications.
Establishing procedures to ensure the reliability, integrity, and accuracy of inventory accounting, works in progress, fixed assets, and operating costs.
Developing and optimizing files and reports to facilitate decision-making.
Analyzing financial data and operating cost performance indicators, keeping them up to date, and identifying variances.
Coordinating and participating in the production of financial statements (end of month, quarter, and year).
Preparing financial results by identifying significant variances from previous analysis.
Collaborating with the director to prepare the annual operational budget and ensuring rigorous monthly monitoring.
Supervising accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
Coordinating the production of various tax reports, including GST and QST reports.
Applying best administrative and accounting practices and ensuring their implementation within the team.
Performing any other tasks related to the role.
If you're ready to take on new challenges, we want to meet you!
Advantages
Competitive group insurance.
Competitive salary.
The company is on track to become the first bioethanol production plant.
Work with technology developed through Quebecois expertise.
Job requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or a related field.
Member of the CPA Order.
Eight years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a startup context and in a manufacturing environment (petrochemical, metallurgy, mining).
Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, especially Excel (advanced level).
Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and keeping them up to date.
Perfect command of French and English, both spoken and written.
Excellent command of integrated management systems (ERP), with Dynamics 365 being an asset.
Desired profile
Excellent time and priority management skills.
Analytical thinking, quick and effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to synthesize data for effective communication.
Results-oriented person, sense of initiative.
Customer and partner-oriented person.
Demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.