Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing financial operations. This position requires an excellent understanding of information flows between existing systems and those to be implemented, as well as a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, implementing and maintaining efficient operational processes, and playing a key role in improving internal procedures, both transactional and financial.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the monthly closing process, including the analysis and preparation of adjusting journal entries, as well as the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements and budget variances.
- Supervise the Accounting Manager in the reconciliation of all financial data.
- Oversee the billing team and contribute to optimizing billing processes.
- Manage the tracking and accounting of fixed assets and intangible assets.
- Ensure the tracking, accounting, and maintenance of records related to leases and long-term commitments.
- Ensure the company and its subsidiaries comply with Canadian and U.S. sales tax requirements by maintaining and configuring the necessary tools.
- Work closely with the ERP team on the development and implementation of tools designed to optimize and automate transactional and financial processes.
- Participate in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls, including their documentation and ongoing monitoring.
- Prepare and deliver training on new procedures to various teams across the organization.
- Analyze complex accounting transactions and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Act as a facilitator during external financial audits and in the preparation of tax returns for the company and its subsidiaries.
- Support the CFO and Director of Finance in strategic digital transformation and process optimization initiatives.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Education / Experience / Certifications
- Professional accounting designation (CPA, CPA Auditor);
- 5-7 years of experience in senior-level finance roles;
- 3-5 years of experience as an auditor in an accounting firm (an asset);
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and U.S. GAAP;
- Experience with system implementation and automation (an asset);
- Proven experience supervising and managing teams;
- Proficiency or a strong understanding of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Dynamics 365;
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Required Skills And Competencies
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Strategic thinking abilities;
- Strong business acumen;
- Strong writing skills;
- Excellent resourcefulness and organizational skills;
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and take a high level of responsibility;
- Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization;
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills;
- Strong commitment to both internal and external customer service;
- Impeccable professional ethics.
