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Corporate Controller - CPA MUST

Lead the FP&A function for Canada, including budgeting, forecasting, and providing strategic business insights to C-level executives. Oversee all accounting close processes and manage the Accounting Manager and FP&A Analyst.

  • On-site
  • Montréal, QC
  • Posted Aug 31, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 30, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Responsibilities Lead FP&A for Canada. Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes. Conduct monthly financial reviews, variance analysis, and provide business insights. Prepare and present quarterly business reviews to C-level executives. Act as Finance Business Partner to Commercial teams, supporting pricing, profitability, brand plans, and customer projects. Build financial models, analysis, and presentations for senior management. Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes and reporting. Oversee transaction approvals and investigate financial exceptions. Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. Oversee accounting activities through the Accounting Manager and act as the escalation point for technical matters. Review reconciliations, journal entries, and key accounting judgments. Coordinate with auditors and support tax, statutory, and internal control requirements. Manage the Accounting Manager and FP&A Analyst. Requirements 3+ years of experience as a Country Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role. Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A. Proven Finance Business Partner experience with Commercial teams. Experience overseeing accounting close and managing accounting professionals. Experience in a multinational or public-company environment. Comfortable presenting to C-level and senior executives. Pharmaceutical industry experience is mandatory. Skills & Profile Strong knowledge of corporate finance and accounting. Hands-on, autonomous, and highly analytical. Strong financial modeling and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to defend financial analysis and assumptions. Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or FP&A systems is an asset. CPA or equivalent designation is an asset. French, Spanish, or Portuguese is an asset.

What you’ll do

Lead the FP&A function for Canada, including budgeting, forecasting, and providing strategic business insights to C-level executives. Oversee all accounting close processes and manage the Accounting Manager and FP&A Analyst.

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of experience in a senior finance role within the pharmaceutical industry. A CPA designation and experience in multinational or public-company environments are highly preferred.

Listed skills

  • Problem solvingPreferred
  • BudgetingPreferred
  • Financial ReportingPreferred
  • ForecastingPreferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Financial Planning And Analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial Modeling
  • Corporate Accounting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Finance Business Partnering
  • Financial Reporting
  • Internal Controls
  • Team Management
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • CPA
  • Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge
  • Presentation Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
3+ years
Apply by
Sep 30, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available