Financial Controller

Job description :

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday – 40 hours

Location: North Shore / Mostly on-site

Salary: $90,000 to $120,000

Position Type: Permanent

A rapidly growing company operating in the industrial and technological sectors is seeking a strategic Financial Controller to support its expansion. The environment is dynamic and innovation driven. The company is located on the North Shore of Montreal.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversight of general accounting, cash flow management, and financial statements;
• Development and monitoring of the annual budget, with monthly variance updates;
• Set up and analyze financial and operational performance indicators;
• Management of foreign exchange operations and contracts;
• Preparation and negotiation of banking financing files;
• Monitoring of inventory, cost of goods sold, and production processes;
• Leadership of the administrative team and continuous process improvement;
• Management of tax filings (GST/QST), customs declarations, and payroll;
• Close collaboration with senior management to support business strategy and growth initiatives;
• Develop and implement human resources management tools;
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration, including the prevention mutual and CNESST.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary, between $90K and $120K;
• 4 weeks of vacation;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution;
• Quarterly bonus (based on performance).

Skills and qualifications :

Technical Skills Required :

• Proficiency in SAP Business One (essential);
• Advanced Excel: pivot tables, macros, SQL connections, financial dashboards;
• Knowledge of Nethris payroll systems and CRM tools (HubSpot or others) — strong assets;
• Familiarity with customs and tax declaration software;
• Multi-currency management (CAD, USD, EUR);
• Have knowledge of Lean methods.

Desired Profile :

• 5–10 years of experience in a fast-growing SME;
• Excellent written and spoken French;
• Excellent written English and fluent spoken;
• University degree in accounting, finance, or business administration;
• Professional designation (CPA, CMA, etc.) — a major asset;
• Strategic vision: experience with holding structures, acquisitions, and post-integration;
• Ability to structure financial packages and track KPIs by function;
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence in business contexts (asset) and a vision for process modernization;
• Willing to be on-site the majority of the time.