Finance Director

Permanent job offered at Montreal

Reference number

2025-0121

Salary

Market + benefits

Details

  • Supervise the accounting team and ensure the reliability of financial processes.
  • Manage budget planning, cash flow, and the preparation of financial statements.
  • Implement and maintain effective internal controls.
  • Optimize accounting processes and implement new technological tools.
  • Act as a business partner to managers in decision-making.

Description

Are you looking to join an iconic organization within Quebec’s cultural landscape, well established and currently undergoing an exciting transformation in the retail sector? This is a unique opportunity to grow within a group recognized for its rich history, strong presence, and ability to innovate while staying true to its roots. You will work closely with a CFO who is both rigorous and supportive, and who values discipline, collaboration, and a sense of humor in everyday work. The environment is stimulating: a large and expanding organization where tradition and innovation come together to support francophone ambition on a broad scale.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for all financial and management accounting activities to support decision-making across the organization. You will supervise and mentor the accounting team while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial processes.

 

You will oversee the full spectrum of finance operations, including budget planning, cash flow management, and the preparation and analysis of financial statements. You will also establish and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information.

 

Proactive and driven by continuous improvement, you will actively contribute to optimizing accounting processes and implementing new technological tools to enhance efficiency and the quality of financial reporting. Finally, you will act as a true business partner to managers, advising and supporting them in both strategic and operational decisions.

 

This is a great opportunity to contribute to all activities within the corporate finance function of a dynamic organization. You will become an indispensable member of the team by introducing new ways of working, inspiring best practices, and building a strong professional network.

Profile

Bilingual CPA with a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role (ideally within the retail industry), recognized for your rigor, strong organizational skills, and ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Known for your leadership and team spirit, you enjoy collaborating and engaging others around common objectives. Your results-oriented approach, combined with strong analytical skills and sound judgment, enables you to confidently address financial challenges.

 

You demonstrate a strong interest in the continuous improvement of accounting and financial processes and are comfortable working in a context of change and modernization.

About us

CIELO is a recruitment firm specializing in finance, accounting and management in Quebec, Canada and internationally. Our head office is located in downtown Montreal. Only successful candidates will be invited to an interview. We would like to thank all the candidates for showing interest in this position. The masculine form is used to lighten the text.

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