National Director, Financial Information

Permanent job offered at Montreal

Reference number

2025-0123

Salary

Market + benefits

Details

  • Prepare and present monthly financial statements, ensuring their accuracy.
  • Justify accounting entries and record them in the general ledger.
  • Monitor and reconcile balance sheets, reviewing and explaining budget variances.
  • Participate in external audits and special assignments.
  • Supervise the accounting department, manage financial reporting, and implement processes.

Description

If you're looking to join a dynamic company with an entrepreneurial culture, we have the perfect opportunity for you! For a highly reputable and rapidly growing SME in the services and distribution sector, you will work as the National Director of Financial Information. You will report to a VP of Finance, whom Cielo knows very well and who is highly respected. She is very protective of their team and is a true leader. You'll have the chance to get involved in an ambitious, acquisition-driven company and work in a great environment that values people and where everyone is appreciated. The position is offered in a hybrid work format.

As the National Director of Financial Information, you will be responsible for overseeing the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. You will ensure that financial statements comply with local and international accounting standards, ensuring that the information produced is accurate and reliable. You will also be tasked with implementing and evaluating internal controls to ensure the rigor of financial processes and prevent any discrepancies.

You will lead a finance team, ensuring its efficiency and development, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. You will work closely with senior management and other departments to provide relevant financial analyses that support strategic decision-making. You will also be involved in defining and executing the company's strategic plan, providing financial expertise to ensure its success.

Finally, you will manage the relationship with external auditors and oversee the smooth execution of the annual audits. You will closely monitor the evolution of accounting and tax regulations, ensuring the implementation of necessary adjustments to maintain the organization's compliance with accounting practices.

This is a great opportunity to grow and contribute to the expansion of a wonderful company. You will collaborate closely with other members of the Finance and Accounting departments and have the chance to be surrounded by ambitious and talented individuals.

Profile

CPA with at least 10 years of experience, including time in a public accounting firm, advanced Excel skills (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.), and proficiency with accounting ERP systems. We are looking for someone with experience in team management, multi-entity oversight, and mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate can make data-driven decisions and support teams in making strategic choices. We seek a curious, continuous-improvement-focused professional with the ability to automate processes to optimize efficiency.

 

With a proactive approach, they will engage in improving internal processes and offer innovative solutions. A true team player, they will foster collaboration and build strong relationships with colleagues, becoming a trusted business partner. Their analytical mindset and drive to push boundaries will make them a key player in a dynamic and fast-growing environment.

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.

Formulaire de candidature

How to use your CV to get an interview?

Guide to illustrate how to effectively present key competencies and professional achievements in a CV.

What position to choose?

Decision helper guide for the candidate.

You miss 100% of shots you do not take

You don’t find an opportunity to your size? Tell us more about your goals, your passions and your dreams. We can help you reach new heights.