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.

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.