Division Controller

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We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas/Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas/Air Liquide is hiring a Division Controller

• This position will be located at 1250 René-Lévesque Blvd. W., 18th floor, Montréal, QC

Job Summary Description:  As the Division Controller, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic financial leadership and overseeing outsourced finance operations. You will be responsible for maintaining a seamless integration between the shared business center abroad and the local business operations. Collaborating closely with the outsourced finance team and their team leads, you will drive financial excellence, decision-making, and ensure the achievement of global financial objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Decision-Making:

• Provide financial leadership to align with the company's global goals and standards.
• Make informed financial decisions to drive business success and generate efficiencies.
• Manages budgeting process for corporate and division functions, including monthly review of actual results and target process for Corporate functions.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and inspire a local team of professionals and the outsourced finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Provides guidance, coaching and development to the outsourced finance team and their Team Leads in 5 key finance areas (Cash Application, Accounts Payables, Treasury, GL & Reporting).
• Mentor and develop local team members & the team leads to enhance their financial acumen.

Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

• Lead cash flow and liquidity management, collaborating with the outsourced team on cash forecasting and fund allocation.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimizing working capital to support business objectives throughout Canada.
• Collaborate with the local and outsourced team to monitor and manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory levels.

Financial Reporting:

• Supervises month-end close, review balance sheet and bank statement reconciliations
• Review financial reports generated by the outsourced team before submission to the Senior Leadership team and Executives of the Group.
• Ensure that financial reports comply with regulatory requirements and meet company standards.

Process Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the outsourced team to enhance financial processes and efficiency.
• Implement best practices to streamline financial workflows.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with outsourced operations.
• Collaborate with the outsourced team to implement effective risk management strategies.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality assurance measures to uphold high standards in financial reporting.
• In collaboration with the outsourced finance team, coordinates the external audits of the financial statements

Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the local office and the outsourced finance team.
• Foster effective communication to address queries, resolve issues, and ensure a cohesive working relationship.

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Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in financial management and team management. Oversight of outsourced finance operations is an asset.

• Strong understanding of global financial regulations and reporting requirements.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

• Sense of humbleness with no job being too big or too small to undertake

• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.