Financial controller

Salary :

Activity area : Pharmaceutical and medical

Post category : Accounting, Finance and Insurance, Executive search

Province : Quebec

Region : Monteregie

Recruiter : Cathy Lavoie

Contact us : clavoie@st-amour.com

Job description :

Our client, a well-established and fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer, is looking for a Financial Controller to lead the financial management of its operations. Reporting to senior management, you will act as a trusted business partner to the leadership and operations teams, with a direct impact on profitability, the reliability of financial information and process optimization.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed assets and the general ledger;
• Ensure the accuracy of accounting entries and bank reconciliations;
• Manage cash flow, liquidity forecasts and controls over bank accounts;
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
• Lead the year-end process and act as the main contact for external professionals;
• Provide the information required for tax returns and government reporting;
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and financial forecasts;
• Design key performance indicators aligned with company objectives and monitor results;
• Establish standard product costs, analyze variances and recommend improvements;
• Ensure proper valuation of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods inventories;
• Work closely with production, procurement and quality teams to optimize finance processes related to operations;
• Strengthen internal controls and contribute to financial risk management;
• Take part in the evolution of financial tools and the ERP system;
• Lead and support the finance team;
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (ASPE) and regulatory requirements.

Terms and benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus program
• Employer-paid group insurance
• RRSP with employer contribution
• Six paid holidays during the Holiday season

Skills and qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA designation
• At least 7 years of accounting experience, including 5 or more years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or food industry, a strong asset
• Solid command of production costing and standard cost development
• Proficiency in SAP (FICO and manufacturing modules)
• Experience in audit and financial control
• Good knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and financial modeling skills
• Engaging leadership, ease in building cross-functional relationships and managing several projects at once
• Strategic mindset and interest in leading major projects
• Desire to grow within a dynamic, fast-growing company
• Excellent spoken and written French and English, as most clients and suppliers are English-speaking