Corporate Controller

Salary :

Activity area : Finance and Insurance

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance

Province : Quebec

Region :

Recruiter : Annie Trépanier

Contact us : atrepanier@st-amour.com

Job description :

Our client, a well-established family-owned manufacturing company located in Quebec's Eastern Townships, is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its leadership team.

The organization offers a stable and people-focused environment, a strong culture of collaboration, and a long-standing reputation for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful candidate will serve as a strategic business partner responsible for overseeing financial operations while supporting key initiatives related to human resources and information technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership:

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes
• Manage cash flow and treasury activities
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities
• Develop reporting tools, KPIs, and dashboards
• Coordinate annual audit preparation
• Support investment and financial analysis projects
• Improve financial processes and internal controls

Strategic Partnership:

• Advise senior leadership on financial and business decisions
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives
• Supervise a small accounting and administrative team
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational performance

Human Resources & Administration:

• Support discussions regarding compensation and internal policies
• Participate in organizational development initiatives
• Foster a positive and engaged workplace environment

Information Technology:

• Support technology planning and system improvements
• Contribute to process optimization initiatives

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $100,000 to $115,000
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to $10,000
• Employer-paid group insurance plan
• Group RRSP with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine services
• Professional development support and CPA dues reimbursement
• 5 weeks of vacation upon hire
• Collaborative and values-driven work environment

Skills and qualifications :

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA designation required

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Controller or similar leadership role
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Experience supervising employees

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership capabilities
• Excellent business judgment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingualism (French and English) is preferred