OVERVIEW

Fastco is looking for a Controller to strengthen its finance team. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting department, the staff dedicated to these activities and plays an advisory role to managers. The Controller ensures the financial management of the company. They also ensure that the rules and policies of the company are in accordance with accounting norms and regulations.

The Controller must work to mobilize their team, to value individuals and to ensure their development. They perform all other related tasks requested by their immediate superior, all in accordance with the internal procedures and rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

• Responsible for the complete management of the accounting cycle and accounting tasks related to the preparation of the financial statement (end of the month activities, quarterly activities, annual activities etc.).
• Ensure compliance with ASPE norms.
• Assist/lead in the management of Year-end audit requirements.
• Reconcile balance sheets, taxes, and manage the hedging transaction.
• Review and ensure reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts are accurate.
• Support the intercompany accounting processes
• Lead and Support accounting projects
• Produce reports and identify corrective actions or inherent risks.

Budgeting & Controls

• Assist in the preparation of the annual Budgets & Forecasts
• Identify root causes for cost variances and report/recommend/implement processes or procedures
• Assist in overseeing Fastco’s Control & Governance framework and ensure proper compliance

Management of employees

• Sets expectations and communicates them to employees.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations.
• Approves holidays and absences of employees that are directly under their supervision.
• Ensures the transmission and fluidity of communications within the team.
• Ensures the proper training and development of employees.
• Ensures the recruitment of employees under their responsibility.

Accounts payable and receivable management

• Oversee full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Assist the Credit Manager with invoice processing, payment execution, billing, and collections processes and improvements
• Review and reconcile AP and AR ledgers and aging reports
• Ensure timely payments to vendors and prompt collections from customers
• Resolve payment and billing discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records
• Support cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies

BEHAVIOURS

• Share, adopt and demonstrate the mission and values of the company. ​​
• Demonstrate a spirit of synthesis and a pragmatic attitude to better define the issues and participate in the development of tangible and applicable solutions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills, based on respect, diplomacy, and discernment.
• Demonstrate professionalism.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude at work, even in difficult situations.

Be calm and resistant to stress.

• Have a good sense of planning and organization of work.
• Demonstrate extreme discretion regarding the nature of confidential records.
• Demonstrate good ability to organize activities and meet non-negotiable deadlines.
• Demonstrate rigor and thoroughness.
• Be able to perform various tasks requiring analysis and data comparison.
• Have strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Required language skills :
• French: Ability to communicate orally in a clear and professional manner with colleagues, clients, and partners.
• English: Ability to understand and respond to oral requests in a professional context when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, with a focus in Finance or Accounting
• CPA accreditation is required.
• At least 3 to 7 years total progressive experience
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a similar managerial role
• Written and spoken French is required
• Master the Office suite. (Advanced Excel required).
• Prior knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Prior knowledge of BI tools (SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI) is an asset