Accounting and Finance Director

Salary :

Activity area : Finance and Insurance

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Quebec

Region : Montreal

Recruiter : Richard Portelance

Contact us : rportelance@stratoexec.ca

Job description :

Location: Montreal, on-site, 5 days per week

Our client is a growing company operating in the manufacturing and distribution sector, with operations across Canada and internationally. We are seeking a Director, Accounting and Finance to lead and further develop the organization’s finance function.

This is a highly hands-on role offering significant autonomy, a high level of responsibility, and numerous growth opportunities within a fast-paced, expanding business environment.

We are looking for someone ready to take the next step in their career: an accounting and finance professional with strong technical expertise, leadership potential, and the ambition to take ownership of a complete finance function within an entrepreneurial setting.

If you are seeking a role where you can have a direct impact on an organization’s performance and growth, this opportunity may be of interest to you.

Key Responsibilities  :

• Ensure the effectiveness and reliability of the organization's financial processes.
• Oversee the monthly and annual financial close process, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for various entities, divisions, or business units.
• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts and the annual budget, including variance analysis.
• Strengthen financial controls related to accounts payable, expenses, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and financial consolidation processes, as required.
• Ensure rigorous monitoring of inventory and related operations.
• Manage applicable tax, regulatory, and administrative obligations, as well as payroll processes.
• Coordinate annual audit engagements and manage relationships with external partners, including accounting firms and auditors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with financial institutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while establishing standards and best practices.
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of human resources and talent management processes.

Skills and qualifications :

• CPA designation or equivalent (or currently pursuing certification), combined with strong accounting and finance experience.
• Desire to grow within a role offering substantial autonomy and broad responsibility.
• Ability to lead and develop a team while implementing structured processes and best practices.
• High level of professional rigor in both financial analysis and business relationships.
• Experience managing financial close processes and preparing management reports.
• Knowledge of financial consolidations, intercompany transactions, cash flow management, and budgeting processes.
• Experience coordinating audits and managing external service providers and partners.
• Strong ability to interact effectively with financial institutions and other stakeholders.
• Experience working with an ERP system or integrated business management tools.
• Experience in a multi-entity or international environment is considered an asset.
• Interest in contributing to organizational process improvements and team development.
• Excellent communication skills, strong prioritization abilities, a solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.