1212-Financial Controller

Reference number

2026-0040

Salary

Market + Benefits

Details

Oversee all financial activities, including cash management, working capital, and liquidity optimization
Prepare, analyze, and review financial statements, while supervising accounting operations, reconciliations, and general ledger activities
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, and monitor financial performance, including variance analysis
Supervise accounts payable, intercompany transactions, and ensure tax and regulatory compliance (sales taxes, payroll remittances, customs, government filings)
Drive process improvements, optimize operations, and strengthen internal controls

Description

Looking to join a fast-growing Quebec-based company? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a Financial controller role within a well-established SME in the manufacturing sector. You will report directly to the Director of Finance, a leader known for fostering a collaborative, people-first culture. She is recognized for her calm, rigorous, and flexible management style. The company offers a supportive, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on work-life balance. This position is offered on a hybrid basis.

As Financial Controller, you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting and financial operations. This includes managing cash flow, liquidity, and working capital, while ensuring the optimal use of financial resources. You will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards. You will also supervise accounting entries, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities, maintaining high standards of rigor and control.

You will play a key role in budgeting, cost tracking, and variance analysis, while contributing to financial forecasting and overall performance monitoring. You will ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, including sales taxes, payroll remittances, customs obligations, and government filings, including Statistics Canada.

You will oversee accounts payable and payment processes, manage intercompany transactions, and support project-related accounting activities. You will also contribute to inventory counts and sales performance analysis.

Acting as a business partner, you will advise management on opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and the strength of financial controls. Finally, you will be actively involved in optimizing processes, procedures, and financial tools, as well as supporting the year-end close process.

Profile

Candidate with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment or project-based setting. A CPA designation is a strong asset. We are seeking a structured and composed individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. A collaborative team player, you are a motivating leader who has a solid grasp of end-to-end accounting processes and ensures their consistent and accurate execution.

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.