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In addition to a recruitment firm, CIELO is a team of experienced executives, recruiters, researchers and data analysts specializing in the fields of finance, accounting and management. The placement of highly qualified executives and professionals, on a temporary, permanent or consulting basis, is more than a job; it's a passion.

We’re hands-on, we question, we challenge, we evaluate, we search and we find! We meet your requirements with our understanding of the market and the extent of our business contacts.

We stand out by our process considering two customers; the company and the candidate. Our proximity to both parties allows quality work demonstrated by our 99% retention rate unmatched in the market and the maintenance of strong business relationships.

Our stars candidates and consultants

We place highly qualified professionals and executives on a temporary or permanent basis, acting or by contract, exclusively in our areas of expertise. Our recruitment specialists are dedicated to bringing together highly qualified candidates and consultants to meet your hiring needs and work environment. Contact us if you are interested in one of these profiles.

Candidate Number Level Professional title Expertise
2023-107 Directors CPA Consultant
Directors

Bilingual finance and accounting professional with over 15 years of experience in Big 4 firms, large corporations, and SMEs in the mining, energy, and telecommunications sectors.

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2025-105 VP Consultant, CPA
VP

Bilingual executive leader recognized for his strategic vision, technical rigor, and hands-on approach. He brings extensive expertise in FP&A, international taxation, M&A, financial transformation, and risk management. Known for his ability to lead large-scale projects while staying operationally involved, he is a mobilizing leader who builds high-performing teams and delivers concrete results in contexts of growth, restructuring, or optimization. He acts as a trusted strategic partner to boards of directors and executive committees.

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2025-104 Directors CPA, Lean Six Sigma Certification
Directors

Experienced consultant with over 20 years of expertise, recognized for:

 

  • Triple expertise: accounting, IT, and process improvement

  • Full ERP experience: from business analysis to Project Sponsor role

  • Lean Six Sigma Certification – Green Belt, specialist in optimization and performance

  • Adaptability to both SME and large corporate environments

  • Bilingual CPA (FR/EN) with a strong track record in financial and operational transformation

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2025-103 VP CPA
VP

Bilingual executive in finance and accounting with 20+ years of experience in SMEs and large organizations (manufacturing, engineering, construction, and services).

Strengths and Expertise

  • Diagnosing and restructuring the finance function in SME environments

  • Collaborative internal audit: on-site observation, documentation, action planning, quick wins

  • Strategic leadership in finance, M&A, FP&A / cost accounting, and treasury

  • Creation and deployment of KPIs for visibility and decision-making support

  • ERP and BI implementation and optimization (NetSuite, matrix reporting, dashboards)

  • Process simplification and strengthening of internal controls

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2023-104
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2024-105
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2023-003 VP CPA, MBA - VP Finance
VP

Bilingual executive in finance and accounting with 20+ years of experience managing the full accounting and finance cycle for multi-site companies in Canada and internationally (technology, food, manufacturing, IT, real estate, services, HR).

 

Strengths and Expertise

 

  • Strategic support to executive leadership and operational financial management, including EBITDA oversight

  • Diagnosis and reorganization of the finance function in contexts of growth, acquisitions, or turnaround

  • M&A and financing: target identification, due diligence, post-acquisition integration (Canada, London, Paris)

  • ERP implementation and continuous improvement of processes and procedures

  • Human-centered, motivating leadership capable of supporting growth without increasing headcount (+30% growth over 3 years with the same team)

  • Highly adaptable and versatile: able to alternate between strategic and operational tasks depending on SME context

  • Experience in IFRS, R&D, financing, refinancing, and setting up international subsidiaries

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2024-104
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2024-100 VP Vice-President Finance & Administration, CPA
VP
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2023-116 Directors CPA - Finance & Operations Director
Directors
  • Management of financial reporting for a real estate investment trust
  • Analysis and implementation of IFRS standards and ability to coordinate between the various departments involved to ensure rigorous and timely implementation
  • In-depth knowledge of public offerings, having completed 9 public offerings (equity and debenture) for a combined value of $230 million
  • Real estate transaction management skills, having participated in approximately 50 property acquisitions/disposals for a total value of $450 million
  • International experience for a UK-based private equity firm
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2023-113 VP CPA, CBV, MBA - VP Finance
VP
  • Experience: CPA, CBV, MBA - Dynamic and inspiring, bilingual Cabre with over 20 years' experience in the full financial cycle, strategic planning, transactional, financial & management accounting in fast-growth environments.
  • Intrapreneur: He has good vision and the ability to roll up his sleeves when needed.
  • Business advisor: He is an excellent business advisor to entrepreneurs or investors.
  • Leadership: He distinguishes himself by his leadership; he leads by example and uses a coach-mentor approach to train his successors.
  • Differentiating factor: Integration of the financial cycle, the strategy to enhance the company's value and the transactional aspect. More specifically, the fact that he sees both sides of the coin, having been an investor as well as a seller. (buy-side & sell-side). He is able to raise financing via debt and private equity.
  • Success: His greatest achievement is to have led his last start-up company to be in the top 3 in Canada in its niche, as well as with more than exceptional growth (FAST 50 Deloitte).
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2022-103 Directors CPA - Assistant Director
Directors
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2022-110 Financial Analyst CPA - Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
  • FP&A
  • Business analysis
  • Implementation and IT project
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2022-105 Directors Partner and co-founder
Directors
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2022-101 Directors CPA, MBA - FP&A Director
Directors
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