Cfo Jobs in Montreal, QC

About our client

Our client, a privately owned company in the distribution sector, is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their Montreal-based team.

Among other things, the CFO will contribute to the company’s success by supporting its growth both organically and through acquisition .

This Quebec-based pioneer in the industry also has an international presence , enabling them to serve the growing demand from its customers in a variety of sectors. It is their innovative, high-quality products and their determination to constantly surpass themselves that make our client a true leader in their field of activity.

You will have the chance to join this dynamic company that has been successful for nearly 20 years .

Join this ambitious team and become a key member of their strategic plans for growth and continuous improvement.

Description

Reporting directly to the President and as a key member of the management team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensures that his or her team participates and supports the company’s major strategic and operational directions from a financial standpoint.

He or she will be primarily responsible for all strategic financial management reporting, raising financing to support the company’s growth-by-acquisition strategy, shareholder relations, risk management, treasury, and taxation.

Part of the role will also include involvement in various special projects, such as digital transformation projects, new system implementation, and other growth projects.

In line with the company’s culture of intrapreneurship, innovation, autonomy, and team spirit, the CFO’s will have a broader scope than usual, as the successful candidate will also likely be involved in external relations with lawyers, IT suppliers, and other professionals involved in the various projects.

Specifically, their responsibilities include :

Financial accounting management :

• Participate in the development of the organization’s global strategies, integrating the financial reality.
• Monitor the company’s financial performance and propose solutions to maintain and develop profitability.
• Advise the executive management on tax and financial strategies.
• Implement asset and intellectual property management and control mechanisms.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of budgeting and accounting systems, as well as the development of management reports.
• Develop a deep understanding of the company’s key operational drivers to guide executive decision-making.
• Develop and monitor budgets and key performance indicators, analyze variances, and report to the executive team.
• Contribute actively on the management of team meetings and monitor the application of the best practices in accounting and finance
• Manage cash flow to ensure that the company meets its financial obligations.
• Monitor the company’s cash flow and ensure maximum return on investment.
• Participate in the coordination of external audits and supervise the implementation of recommendations.

Growth & Acquisitions :

Human resources, legal affairs & administration :

Required Qualifications

Education

Professional Experience

Competencies

Key abilities

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TALINKO is a recruitment firm of middle and senior executives also offering support in the recruitment of members of the board of directors or advisory committee. We operate in different business sectors.

Please note that the masculine is used to lighten the text, without prejudice against the feminine form.