Financial Controller [#4653]

Job Description Alteo is looking for a Financial Controller for a permanent position based in Montreal.

*** Hybrid: office + telecommuting ***

Reporting to the Vice-President Finance and Administration, the Corporate Financial Controller is responsible for the financial, administrative and technological management of the company and its subsidiaries. He/she contributes to the achievement of organizational objectives identified in strategic planning. He/she acts as a leader and vision-bearer for the accounting, credit and information technology teams.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and coordinate all operational functions relating to the accounting of Group companies.
• Coordinate and prepare financial statements
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and adherence to deadlines for the entire accounting cycle
• Carry out monthly analysis of results and report observations to the executives of the companies concerned
• Ensure the presence of adequate internal controls at each site
• Monitor financial targets and prepare forecasts (cash flow and income statements)
• Responsible for supervising and developing the accounting teams at each site
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors
• Hire, direct and/or coach employees under his/her supervision and promote collaborative practices. Provide feedback and, if necessary, provide guidance.
• For his/her team, plan the human resources required to implement the company's vision.
• Ensure the development of team members. Offer training adapted to the needs of professionals
• Maintain a healthy work environment. Prevent, identify and resolve conflicts in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure regular communications within the team, facilitating the circulation and sharing of information.
• Plan and lead team meetings. Ensure rigorous follow-up of points raised during meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Professional designation (CPA) would be an asset
• 5-8years experience in a similar role
• Experience in team management
• Experience of working in a SME in the manufacturing sector
• Experience in project management
• Excellent command of Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP software and office automation tools
• Good computer skills
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial principles, and internal controls
• Ability to analyze financial data to extract key elements for decision-making
• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• Strategic vision
• Business acumen, negotiation and persuasion
• Respect for rules and procedures
• Results orientation
• Adaptability, flexibility and problem-solving skills
• Thoroughness and rigor
• Organizational skills and priority management
• Sense of responsibility and decision-making
• Autonomy and initiative
• Self-control and stress management
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Team spirit and collaboration
• Versatility
• Diplomacy and professionalism
• Discretion and irreproachable professional ethics