1225-Controller

Reference number

2026-0059

Salary

Market + Benefits

Details

Review, restructure, and optimize the organization’s financial processes, including the enhancement of internal controls and optimization of the JDE system within a transformation and growth environment.
Ensure proactive cash flow management by preparing cash flow and purchasing forecasts, analyzing free cash flow, and supporting strategic financial decisions with the Board of Directors, shareholders, and financial partners.
Oversee all accounting and financial activities, including month-end closings, financial statements, budgets, financial forecasts, as well as variance analysis and performance KPI monitoring.
Actively participate in the company’s strategic and operational initiatives, including CAPEX analysis, production-related financial impact assessments, product margin analysis, and manufacturing optimization and restructuring projects.
Ensure the organization’s financial compliance by maintaining adherence to IFRS and U.S. GAAP standards, coordinating audits, and maintaining a strong financial control environment.

Description

We are offering you the opportunity to join a growing Quebec-based SME with an international presence in the pharmaceutical industry as a Controller. Reporting directly to the CFO, a leader recognized for his coaching approach and strong people-oriented management style, you will play a key role within the organization. If you are looking to bring structure, improve processes, and have a direct impact on business decisions within a dynamic company, this role represents an excellent opportunity to advance your career. The position is offered in a hybrid work model.

During the first few months, your mandate will be strongly focused on stabilizing financial operations and improving cash flow management. You will review and optimize existing processes while maximizing the use of the JDE system in order to improve operational efficiency and the quality of financial information. You will actively participate in rebuilding the company’s financial foundations by challenging existing practices and implementing more robust and structured processes.

From a financial and accounting perspective, you will oversee all general accounting activities and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including the preparation of financial statements. You will review journal entries, reconciliations, and ensure the integrity and reliability of the organization’s financial information.

In an environment where cash management is a key priority, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cash flow and purchasing forecasts, analyzing free cash flow, and bringing greater clarity to the organization’s financial performance and P&L. You will work closely with shareholders, Board members, and financial partners to support strategic decision-making and ensure sound liquidity management. You will also be involved in major initiatives, including a plant closure and the repatriation of production activities, requiring in-depth CAPEX, cash flow, and operational financial impact analyses.

You will also be responsible for analyzing financial results, including revenues, costs, margins, and budget variances. You will monitor financial and operational KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and analyze production-related financial impacts as well as product margins. In addition, you will consolidate data from various plant controllers to provide a global and strategic view of the company’s overall performance.

The role also involves active participation in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with various departments across the organization. You will contribute to the implementation of tools and performance indicators aimed at improving performance monitoring and enabling more proactive decision-making.

Finally, you will ensure the organization’s financial compliance by maintaining adherence to IFRS and U.S. GAAP standards, coordinating internal and external audits, maintaining effective internal controls, and overseeing tax obligations in collaboration with external tax advisors. Through your strategic mindset, ability to structure a transforming environment, and understanding of manufacturing-related challenges, you will act as a key business partner in supporting the company’s growth and evolution.

Profile

Bilingual CPA with over 10 years of experience in financial accounting (IFRS, ASPE, and U.S. GAAP) within dynamic and growing environments. You possess advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of ERP systems. Experience in the manufacturing sector is essential, while experience within a large organization is considered a strong asset.

The ideal candidate stands out for their critical thinking, strong analytical abilities, and capacity to transform financial data into practical and strategic recommendations. You demonstrate an excellent understanding of accounting and financial principles, along with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding operational environment.

We are seeking an engaged, autonomous, and proactive individual who demonstrates initiative and the ability to find effective solutions in a fast-evolving environment. The successful candidate acts as a true facilitator across teams and is recognized for their creativity, resourcefulness, and ability to move projects forward in a collaborative and structured manner.

Comfortable with technology tools and ERP systems, you have contributed to financial system implementation and optimization projects, which represents a major asset for this role.

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.