1246-Controller

Reference number

2026-0086

Salary

Market + Benefits

Details

Oversee the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the supervision of the accounting team, while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial information.
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, financial analyses and variance reports to support business decision-making.
Coordinate the budgeting process in collaboration with the Vice President of Finance, monitor financial forecasts and contribute to the organization's overall financial performance.
Maintain effective internal controls, oversee cash flow management and support the preparation of external audit files while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing the use of the Acumatica ERP system and developing tools and processes that enhance operational efficiency and the quality of financial reporting.

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a fast-growing Quebec-based company recognized as a leading player in the energy sector. Through its expertise and integrated approach, the organization partners with its clients to design, deploy and optimize innovative solutions that help build a more sustainable future.

You will report directly to the Vice President of Finance, a collaborative leader who empowers his team through autonomy and accountability. He places a high level of trust in his employees, avoids micromanagement and encourages initiative, while maintaining high expectations for the quality of work and overall performance. You will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that offers strong visibility, exciting challenges and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing organization. This position offers a hybrid work model.

As Controller, you will play a key role within the finance function by overseeing the full accounting cycle and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial information. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, you will act as a trusted business partner by leading the accounting function, supervising a team of three accounting technicians and actively driving continuous improvement initiatives across the finance department.

You will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, along with financial analyses that support strategic decision-making. You will prepare variance reports, analyze budget-to-actual and forecast variances, and coordinate the budgeting process in close collaboration with the Vice President of Finance.

You will oversee the entire accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and procurement activities, while providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to the accounting team. You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, particularly with respect to revenue recognition and intercompany transactions, while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

You will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and continuously improving internal controls to ensure compliance and the reliability of financial reporting. You will also oversee cash flow management and work closely with the Vice President of Finance to optimize the company's financial resources and liquidity. In addition, you will prepare documentation for external audits and serve as the primary finance contact for auditors and other key stakeholders.

Finally, you will play an important role in optimizing accounting and financial processes by leveraging the Acumatica ERP system. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of workflows, process automation and the development of management tools and financial reporting that enhance operational efficiency and the quality of financial information.

Profile

You are a bilingual accounting professional with a minimum of five years of experience, ideally gained in a manufacturing or construction environment. You hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, along with a CPA designation, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

You have experience leading or supervising an accounting team and are comfortable working in an ERP environment, preferably Acumatica. You possess advanced Excel skills and leverage financial systems and tools to deliver accurate financial information and support business decision-making.

You are recognized for your collaborative leadership style, analytical mindset and attention to detail. You excel at solving complex problems, managing multiple priorities and thriving in a fast-paced environment. With strong communication skills, you can effectively translate financial information into meaningful business insights while building strong relationships across the organization.

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.