About the role:
We are recruiting an experienced accounting/finance professional to join our team. This role will be crucial to supporting our continued growth and the continuous improvement and development of our financial and operational processes. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will be able to provide essential support to the financial, contractual, and operational control functions of the business, helping to ensure the organization's financial integrity.
Depending on performance, commitment and skills development, as well as the evolution of the organization, the assistant management controller could evolve towards broader responsibilities.
Key job responsibilities:
Accounting and Finance:
Participate in financial planning, budget analysis and preparation of forecasts to support the growth of the organization;
Play a key role in preparing financial analyses and reports for management, the board of directors and other stakeholders;
Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
Assist in monitoring budgets allocated to different departments and in regular budget monitoring reports;
Supervise all accounting and financial operations, including the production of analyses, cost analysis and financial reports for management;
Perform verification of financial transactions and ensure their accuracy.
Process and Systems Management:
Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency;
Participate in the continuous improvement of accounting processes and management tools;
Implement internal control systems in accordance with the organization's policies;
Carry out verification of financial transactions and ensure their accuracy;
Collaborate with the accounting team to resolve discrepancies and errors;
Collaborate with other departments to collect financial data and ensure transparent communication.
Control, Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
Conduct regular internal validations to ensure that operational processes comply with organization policies and external regulations and requirements;
Identify, assess and manage potential operational risks to minimize negative impacts on the organization;
Identify opportunities for improving financial and organizational processes;
Participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency.
Performance :
Drive key performance indicators in collaboration with teams and develop appropriate tools to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of operations;
Any other related tasks.
The profile we are looking for:
You demonstrate excellent skills in managing several files at once and tight deadlines;
You demonstrate rigor, precision and thoroughness and have good team spirit;
You have excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities;
You have an entrepreneurial spirit and you stand out through your proactivity, your sense of initiative and the added value that you bring to the mandates assigned to you;
You have a good sense of priorities, are a resourceful and well-organized person, while being able to demonstrate great versatility;
You are comfortable working in an innovative and fast-paced environment where teleworking is preferred.
Required qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or management control;
Relevant university training (accounting, finance, management or a related field);
Proficiency in accounting and financial management software (QuickBooks) and excellent command of Excel (Macro and VBA an asset);
Knowledge of reporting tools and Power BI.
Advantages:
Current CPA an asset;
Bilingualism (French-English);
Experience in a growing start-up environment;
Experience in the technology industry.
What we offer:
A competitive overall compensation package (performance bonus and access to a full range of social benefits);
A full-time position;
4 weeks of vacation (8% of pay);
Group insurance available;
Working remotely most of the time, with occasional travel and quarterly in-person team meetings;
Work/life balance;
Sustained support in training.