Controller

Job summary

Lead accounting and financial operations across Canada, France, and Switzerland, overseeing reporting, planning, and internal controls. Partner with manufacturing teams to manage production cost models, budgets, and financial performance.

Job details

Job Title: Controller Company: Roctest Ltd. Location: Saint-Lambert, Quebec, Canada Roctest is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across its businesses in Canada, France, and Switzerland. This is an opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys working directly with manufacturing operations, developing teams, and identifying opportunities to improve costs, systems, and business performance. Reporting to the Division Finance Manager and General Manager, you will oversee financial reporting, planning, accounting operations, and internal controls. The role supports Roctest in Canada, Enomfra and Telemac in France, and Smartec in Switzerland. What You’ll Do Lead accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and revenue recognition. Prepare periodic financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and manage the monthly close process, including daily and weekly flash reporting. Oversee accounting, audit, and tax activities across multiple international locations. Develop and maintain standard production cost models, validate their accuracy, and analyze variances with recommended actions for management. Partner with operating teams on purchasing, inventory, costing, budgeting, and financial performance. Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts and support short and long term operational planning. Manage financial consolidation and foreign currency translation. Coordinate US GAAP and local statutory audits with external auditors. Establish and maintain internal accounting and operational controls over revenue, expenses, inventory, and other assets. Support accurate physical inventory and effective control of materials and assets within a manufacturing environment. Lead and develop the accounting team, promoting trust, productivity, and accountability. What You’ll Bring Fluency in French and English, including reading, writing, and speaking. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. At least seven years of manufacturing experience and at least five years of Controller experience. Global accounting experience and strong knowledge of financial reporting, planning, and internal controls. Experience with multiple ERP systems. Strong analytical, process management, and problem solving skills. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and partner effectively with colleagues across departments and locations. A practical leadership style and the ability to motivate others, manage competing priorities, and drive improvements. Willingness to travel occasionally and work extended hours as needed. Preferred Qualifications Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains. Understanding of lean manufacturing. About Roctest Founded in 1967, Roctest develops and manufactures sensing technologies for civil engineering and industrial applications. Its vibrating wire and fiber optic sensor solutions support geotechnical and structural measurement and monitoring. Learn more at www.roctest.com.

What you’ll do

Lead accounting and financial operations across Canada, France, and Switzerland, overseeing reporting, planning, and internal controls. Partner with manufacturing teams to manage production cost models, budgets, and financial performance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least seven years of manufacturing experience and five years as a Controller. Fluency in English and French is required, with a CPA designation and experience in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• US GAAP
• Cost Accounting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Financial Consolidation
• Foreign Currency Translation
• Audit Coordination
• Inventory Management
• Team Leadership
• ERP Systems
• Analytical Skills
• Process Management
• Problem Solving
• Bilingual English and French

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing