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2026-0126
Market + Benefits
Oversee all accounting and financial activities across multiple entities in Canada and the United States, including supervising one employee and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Lead budgeting and financial forecasting processes, analyze variances and financial performance across entities, and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across all entities, oversee Canadian and U.S. tax obligations, and coordinate annual audits with external partners.
Oversee cash flow management, monitor liquidity and financial obligations, and maintain relationships with financial institutions.
Develop and optimize financial processes, internal controls, and management tools while contributing to strategic initiatives and projects supporting the organization's growth.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing Quebec-based company in the distribution sector as a Finance Director. Operating across Canada and internationally, the organization comprises multiple entities and stands out for its entrepreneurial culture, agile approach, and ongoing commitment to improving and automating its processes.
Reporting to senior management, you will work with an approachable and flexible leader who values autonomy, accountability, and results. You will enjoy considerable flexibility in organizing your work and have the opportunity to actively contribute to the development and structuring of the finance function. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
As Finance Director, one of your primary challenges will be leading the implementation of a new accounting system, aimed at modernizing financial tools, automating processes, and improving the reliability and accessibility of financial information. You will play a central role in this transformation, from assessing business needs to optimizing processes, while collaborating with various teams across the organization.
In parallel, you will oversee the accounting and financial activities of the company's Canadian and U.S. entities, including supervising one employee, preparing financial statements, managing periodic financial closings, and strengthening internal controls. You will also be responsible for tax and regulatory compliance and coordinating annual audits with external partners.
You will lead budgeting, financial forecasting, and cash flow management activities. You will analyze the financial performance of the various entities, prepare management reports for senior leadership, and provide recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to lead a major system implementation project while taking on a versatile and strategic financial leadership role. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the evolution of the finance function and grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization.
Holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, you bring a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management or financial controlling, ideally within an SME, a start-up, or a multi-entity environment. A CPA designation is considered a strong asset.
You have solid experience in financial statement preparation, budgeting, cash flow management, and Canadian tax compliance, along with a good understanding of intercompany transactions and financial consolidation. You are proficient in Excel and accounting software, particularly NetSuite, while knowledge of Shopify is considered an asset. You are also comfortable optimizing accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
Detail-oriented, autonomous, and highly analytical, you can effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growing environment. Proactive and organized, you possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and can clearly explain financial information to various business partners. Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is essential to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across Canada and internationally.
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.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN CIELO
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