Financial Controller
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Financial Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in Montreal, QC, responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely reporting. This role includes managing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, maintaining the general ledger, and supervising accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense management. The Financial Controller will lead budgeting and forecasting activities, perform variance and cash flow analyses, and provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making and growth initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities also involve ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls, as well as coordinating with external auditors and financial institutions. The role collaborates closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align financial planning with the company’s quantum infrastructure strategy and international operations.
Qualifications
- Strong accounting foundation with skills in Accounting and preparation of Financial Statements.
- Experience in Finance and Financial Reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Advanced Analytical Skills for interpreting financial data, performing variance analyses, and supporting strategic recommendations.
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with financial controls and audit processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Several years of progressive experience in controllership or senior accounting roles, ideally within technology, hardware, or high-growth environments.
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and tax regulations; experience with multinational or cross-border operations is an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail, integrity in handling sensitive financial information, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
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Responsibilities
Oversee financial operations, maintain the general ledger, supervise accounting processes, and prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Lead budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances and cash flow, ensure regulatory compliance and internal controls, coordinate audits, and provide financial insights to support company strategy and growth.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a CPA or equivalent strongly preferred, and several years of progressive controllership or senior accounting experience. Candidates should have strong financial reporting and analytical skills, advanced Excel and ERP/accounting software proficiency, knowledge of Canadian accounting and tax requirements, and ideally experience in technology, hardware, or cross-border operations.
Skills
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Expense Management
- Accounting Standards Compliance
- Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls
- Advanced Excel
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Technology
Keywords
- Financial Controllership
- Accounting
- Financial Statements
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Expense Management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- ERP Software
- Accounting Software
- Advanced Excel
- Canadian Accounting Standards
- Tax Regulations
- Internal Controls
- Audit Processes
- CPA
- Cross-Border Operations
- Quantum Computing
- Computer Hardware
- Financial Institutions