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Assistant Financial Controller, Environment & Agri North America

Assistant Financial Controller, Environment & Agri North America

Bureau Veritas GroupMississauga, ON, Canada
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, operating across various industries to help clients manage risk, enhance performance, and ensure compliance with quality, health and safety, environmental, and social responsibility standards.

As an accredited certification body, Bureau Veritas attests that management systems, services, and personnel comply with specific standards, facilitating market access and enhancing brand reputation. We offer tailored services across multiple sectors, including Buildings and Infrastructure, Agri-Food, Automotive and Transport, Marine and Offshore, and Power and Utilities. Our services include laboratory and on-site analyses to verify that products and commodities meet required properties, standards, and regulations and on-site evaluations to ensure that products, services, assets, and installations are manufactured or operating as intended, thereby controlling quality and verifying compliance with regulatory requirements.

Bureau Veritas is a “Business to Business to Society” company aiming to foster trust among businesses, public authorities, and consumers. We integrate sustainability into our core strategy, offering services that help clients navigate challenges related to safety, environmental protection, social responsibility, and product or service quality throughout the supply chain.

Who we need

Reporting to the Divisional Financial Controller, we are looking for an Assistant Financial Controller, Environment & Agri North America to join us as a strategic business partner. As the new Assistant Financial Controller, you will provide insights that drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency. Your role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support revenue growth, cost optimization, and profitability. You will monitor key financial and operational metrics, ensure accurate revenue recognition and work-in-progress (WIP) validation, and oversee financial controls for capital expenditures, receivables, and payables. Additionally, you will contribute to strategic planning, process improvements, and compliance oversight, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency.

This is a full-time hybrid role that involves working 2-3 days per week in our Mississauga office.

What’s in it for you

Influence and impact. Your expertise will directly impact profitability, efficiency, and financial decision-making. You will drive operational efficiency improvements and budget planning to ensure alignment with company objectives. You will engage cross-functional teams to enhance financial transparency and accountability.

Purpose and possibility. At Bureau Veritas, we are committed to sustainability, environmental protection, and social responsibility. With operations in 140 countries and nearly 400,000 clients, we help businesses grow while ensuring compliance with strict quality and regulatory standards. As part of our team, you will contribute to this mission while upholding our core Absolutes : Ethics, Safety, and Financial Control.

Career growth. This role provides exposure to executive decision-making and strategic financial planning at a global scale. You will work alongside senior leaders, gaining valuable insights into complex financial operations and large-scale transformation initiatives. With opportunities to contribute to financial planning for North America and collaborate with international teams, you will expand your capabilities and position yourself for future leadership roles within Bureau Veritas or beyond.

How you will make an impact :

  • Partner with the business to drive financial success. You will work closely with the business leaders within the Environmental Group, acting as a strategic finance partner. Your insights will support decision-making, financial planning, and operational efficiency. You will provide financial modeling, forecasting, and budget planning to align business goals with financial strategy, ensuring transparency and accountability across the organization.
  • Optimize financial operations. You will oversee the preparation and review of financial reports, including monthly reporting packs, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations. You will conduct internal reviews to ensure financial statements reflect operational performance and compliance. You will lead financial controls for capital expenditures, receivables, and payables.
  • Ensure financial integrity and compliance. You will coordinate year-end audits and oversee audit preparations to ensure compliance with financial regulations. You will audit workflow processes to verify that all accounting transactions are appropriately authorized. You will investigate and justify expenditures and expense reports, ensuring financial discipline. You will maintain vendor and client relations, supporting efficient financial operations. You will oversee credit and collections functions, supporting cash flow management.
  • Drive transformation initiatives. You will develop and maintain Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support compliance, ISO accreditation, and best practices. You will train staff on internal control procedures, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What you bring :

  • The financial expertise. You have completed or are in the process of completing your CPA designation. You have a strong applied understanding of financial principles, reporting standards, full-cycle accounting, and financial best practices. You can analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic insights that drive informed business decisions. Experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector is considered an asset.
  • The strategic business partner mindset. You understand the commercial impact of financial decisions and can bridge the gap between finance and operations. You partner with leadership teams to interpret financial performance, optimize costs, and drive profitability. You communicate financial data in a clear and actionable way, ensuring others understand key insights related to revenue, margin, and financial performance.
  • The problem-solving and initiative. You are a proactive, independent thinker who takes ownership of challenges and drives solutions. You have a strong sense of initiative and can work autonomously to identify opportunities for process improvement, financial optimization, and risk mitigation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a solutions-focused approach to every problem.
  • The integrity. You demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making and professional integrity. You uphold the highest financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency standards, ensuring accountability across all financial operations.
  • The interpersonal skills. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. You can effectively convey complex financial information to various stakeholders. You can influence others, provide guidance, and contribute to a collaborative work environment. You can troubleshoot challenges, make independent decisions, and navigate challenges with professionalism and sound judgment.
  • The technical skills. You are highly skilled in Microsoft Excel and have experience with SQL, Cube, and Power BI (Excel expertise is essential). You leverage financial systems and business intelligence tools to effectively extract, analyze, and present financial insights, supporting data-driven decision-making.

    • Why join us

    At Bureau Veritas, you will be part of a global team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world. With over 83,000 employees across 140 countries, we are committed to creating a safer, more sustainable future.

    Our mission goes beyond compliance—protecting lives, preserving the planet, and driving positive change. As a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, we embrace innovation and strive for excellence.

    You will work alongside passionate experts shaping the future of environmental testing. Join a team united by shared values and a commitment to building a better tomorrow. Together, we are reimagining industries and leading the way in sustainability.

    Apply now

    If you have 70 percent of what we are looking for and 100 percent authenticity and passion, express your interest here.

    What you can expect from our recruitment process :

  • A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and the organization.
  • An interview with the Hiring Manager to share your experience and discuss how it aligns with the role and the organization’s goals.
  • A virtual interview with the Director, Human Resources, Lab Services - North America to learn more about the hiring manager, the team, and the culture.
  • A final discussion with a Vice President and COO, Environment & Agri North America, to gain insights into the company’s vision and strategy.

    • Bureau Veritas is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who contribute to the diversification of ideas.

    We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Please contact us at hr.support.canada@bureauveritas.com if you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process.

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