Controller

Montréal | Full time

Mandat

Responsible for the accounting and information systems operations of their assigned company, including production of financial statements, maintenance of accounting records system, and implementation of a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, accurately report financial results and comply with all accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. Duties include ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data for the P&L, accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger, while directing the preparation and timely delivery of financial reports. The position calls for directing month-end closings, ensuring that accounts are properly reconciled while highlight inconsistencies or unusual transactions.

Responsabilities

Management

Optimize the accounting organizational structure.
Manage, grow and mentor a team of talented members.
Optimise the work and performance of employees

Accounting

Preparation of financial statements as well as the forecasting results for the year
Explanation of results compared to budget, especially revenues and salaries
Perform all required tasks related to the end-of-month process including bank reconciliations, amortization and journal entries
Prepare monthly tax and compliance reports
Support the Director of Finance Group in the day-to-day management of the different operational functions of the finance department
Collaborate with external auditors during end-of-year audits
Produce and create reports for internal analysis
Supervise a team of accounting technicians
Track the collection performance of receivables
Supervise the process of purchases and payments
Participate in the optimization of administrative processes

Process

Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Offer recommendations for improvement and implement new processes if required.
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.

Cash Management

Responsible for cash and risk management.

Strategies

Develop and monitor business performance metrics (KPIs).
Work and create strategic business affiliations with all other departments across the company.
Explanation of results compared to budget, especially revenues and salaries
Perform all required tasks related to the end-of-month process including bank reconciliations, amortization and journal entries
Prepare monthly tax and compliance reports
Support the Director of Finance Group in the day-to-day management of the different operational functions of the finance department
Collaborate with external auditors during end-of-year audits
Produce and create reports for internal analysis
Supervise a team of accounting technicians
Track the collection performance of receivables
Supervise the process of purchases and payments
Participate in the optimization of administrative processes

Formation and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business administration
CPA Certification
Eight (8) years of experience in a similar role
Bilingual French / English

Top skills

Accepting and building accountability
Enhancing and sustaining the performance of others
Establishing direction
Focusing on costumers

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