Controller

Our client, Carbon Recycling Varennes (RCV), is positioning itself to become the leading producer of biomethanol and the largest producer of green hydrogen in Quebec.

The plant is currently under construction and is expected to begin operations by the end of 2025. Through a strategic partnership with global leaders in the energy sector and with the support of the Quebec and Canadian governments, RCV will utilize technology developed through Quebec's expertise, making it a leading technological model.

As part of this startup project, you will actively participate in all initial phases of planning, development, and implementation of financial processes for the startup and operation of the plant.

By leveraging your expertise, analytical skills, ability to mobilize, and dynamism as a controller, you will lead and coordinate various accounting activities, including establishing internal control processes, financial analysis, and preparation of financial reports, in accordance with government regulations and external partner requirements.

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your entrepreneurial spirit, innovative ability, and aptitude for managing multiple projects simultaneously.

If you believe you fit our ideal profile and want to be part of this new adventure, don't hesitate to submit your application!

Responsibilities :

• Participating in the first operational budget exercise of the company, maintaining, and updating financial models.
• Participating in the selection of systems and applications.
• Establishing procedures to ensure the reliability, integrity, and accuracy of inventory accounting, work in progress, fixed assets, and operating costs.
• Developing and optimizing files and reports to facilitate decision-making.
• Analyzing financial data and operating cost performance indicators, keeping them up to date, and identifying variances.
• Coordinating and participating in the production of financial statements (end of month, end of quarter, and end of year).
• Preparing financial results by identifying significant variations from previous analysis.
• Collaborating with the director to prepare the annual operational budget and ensuring rigorous monthly monitoring.
• Supervising accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
• Coordinating the production of various tax reports, including GST and QST reports.
• Applying best administrative and accounting practices and ensuring their implementation within the team.
• Performing any other tasks related to the role.

If you're ready to take on new challenges, we want to meet you!

The benefits of this position?

• Competitive group insurance.
• Competitive salary.
• Company on track to be the first biomethanol production plant.
• Working with technology developed through Quebec's expertise.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial accounting, or management.
• Member of the CPA Order.
• Eight years of experience in a similar position, ideally in a startup context and in a manufacturing environment (petrochemical, metallurgy, mining).
• Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, especially Excel (advanced level).
• Solid knowledge of IFRS standards and keeping them up to date.
• Perfect mastery of French and English, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent mastery of integrated management systems (ERP), with Dynamics 365 being an asset.

Ideal candidate :

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Analytical ability, quick and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to synthesize data for effective communication.
• Results-oriented with initiative.
• Customer and partner oriented.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Schedule : Initially hybrid, between Montreal offices and the plant located in Varennes.

Interested in this position? Send your application to Carlos Danies by email at [email protected].

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