Financial Controller (6 month contract)

We are looking to fill a Controller position who will lead our accounting team, reporting to the CFO, and will be directly involved in all accounting and finance related activities of the company, including financial policies and internal controls. This position is for a 6-month contract with the possibility to be converted into a permanent role.

This position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial statements and reports, maintenance of the accounting system and records. You will work directly with management on business decisions, and guide and mentor an accounting team that is eager to learn and grow.

Main Responsibilities

• Guide, support, and develop the accounting team.
• Responsible for the full accounting cycle, maintaining the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Responsible for the timely and accurate close of the financial month through the review of journal entries, profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
• Post specific month-end journal entries.
• Provide monthly financial results with relevant indicators and key commentary.
• Review the P&L and perform variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and assess financial situation.
• Perform monthly Assets/Liabilities GL account reconciliations
• Review bank reconciliations in CAD and USD
• Review GST/PST monthly remittances
• Maintain capital expenditures & depreciation schedules
• Preparation of various analyses requested by CFO.
• Responsible for the preparation of files for the year end audit and the bi-annual bank audits
• Monitoring and assessment of weekly cash position, and approval of all wire payments.
• Manage and implement rigorous internal controls.
• Foster a positive, harmonious, and professional work environment
• Liaise with Government of Canada/Quebec. Develop and maintain good relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, and insurance broker.
• Ensuring all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles
• Other related tasks.

OUR OFFER 

• A salary reflective of your experience and responsibilities
• An experienced, professional, and stable team
• An opportunity to have a direct impact on practices via the automation of processes and the implementation of technologies.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid work mode.
• Family business that prioritizes the well-being of its employees.
• Work/family balance
• Positive environment with a dynamic team.
• Group insurance program (medical and dental)
• Lucrative referral program (up to $1,000)
• Accessible by public transportation.
• Free parking.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail industry, including at least 3 years in a team management role.
• A CPA designation would be considered an asset
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and strong analytical skills
• Experience in implementing controls, policies, and procedures.
• Developmental, influential, and collaborative leadership
• Experience in automation of accounting processes.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables & VLOOKUP)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with other departments.
• Bilingual (English & French)