Chief Accountant / Controller

Tasks

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, adjustments, and month-end closings;
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with deadlines and quality standards;
• Participate in budget preparation and monitor budget variances;
• Provide management with reliable, clear, and accurate financial information;
• Process payroll using Nethris;
• Coordinate the annual audit process and act as the primary contact for external partners;
• Monitor internal controls and accounting procedures;
• Contribute to process improvements and the optimization of accounting tools, including Sage 300;
• Support management on various financial and administrative matters.
• Are you looking for an opportunity to put your experience to work, stay close to operations, and make a long-term commitment to a well-established organization? We would like to hear from you.

Advantages

• Salary of up to $110,000, based on experience;
• Group insurance benefits;
• A planned transition period as part of a retirement succession plan;
• Direct collaboration with senior management;
• Significant autonomy in managing accounting operations;
• A stable work environment with a positive and supportive culture.

Job requirements

• Education in accounting, finance, or a related field;
• CPA or CMA designation, considered an asset;
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant accounting experience;
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably;
• Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle and financial statement preparation;
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and audits;
• Good understanding of the financial and operational realities of a small or medium-sized business;
• Knowledge of Sage 300, considered an asset;
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel;
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative;
• Advanced spoken English required, as approximately 50% of clients are English-speaking.