Our client, a well-established and growing industrial company located in Old Montreal, is seeking a Financial Controller to join their leadership team. Reporting to the Administrative Director, you will play a strategic role in overseeing the sound management of financial operations while implementing robust processes that promote performance, transparency, and compliance within the organization.
This position is ideal for a professional looking to advance their career in an environment that blends high technology, complex industrial challenges, and international reach. It’s an excellent opportunity to thrive in a stimulating, structured, and innovative setting.
Why Join This Company?
You will grow in a stable, structured, and expanding environment within an organization recognized for the quality of its products and strong business practices.
Our client offers outstanding working conditions: flexible and hybrid schedule, competitive benefits, a group RRSP with employer contributions, and a culture that values teamwork and commitment.
You’ll join a supportive and approachable team where your precision and versatility will be valued, and your contributions can grow over time. The work environment encourages autonomy, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Tasks
Financial Operations Oversight:
Supervise the accounting team and coordinate daily financial operations.
Prepare and analyze monthly and annual consolidated financial statements.
Ensure the timely delivery of financial reports to the parent company.
Oversee year-end audits and respond to tax and government audit requests.
Manage tax filings and grant applications.
Control and Compliance:
Implement and enforce robust internal control processes.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards in financial reporting.
Develop and update policies and procedures for the administrative department.
Financial Analysis and Budget Planning:
Monitor operational and capital expenditures against budgets.
Develop and track annual budgets in collaboration with relevant departments.
Provide financial analyses and performance indicators for management.
Implement tools to track financial commitments and revenue.
Additional Administrative Management:
Oversee accounts receivable and payable.
Manage business insurance and group RRSP program.
Supervise activities of the affiliated company.
Participate in maintaining and improving the financial system.
Perform any other related tasks.
Advantages
Competitive group insurance program.
Group RRSP with employer contribution up to 3% (after 3 months).
Flexible and hybrid work schedule (minimum 2 days at the Montreal office).
Vacation: 3 weeks (to be taken in two-week periods as per agreement).
Human-scale work environment that fosters professional development.
Stability and growth of a well-established international company.
Job requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
Experience in managing an accounting team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and one or more accounting software systems.
Functional fluency in English (daily communication with the parent company and subsidiaries).
CPA designation (member of the Ordre des CPA du Québec) – a strong asset.
Desired profile
Strong analytical and synthesis skills with high professional standards.
Collaborative leadership, strong organizational skills, and autonomy.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.