Controller

Our client located in Contrecoeur Quebec is looking for a Controller. This is a hybrid full time contract role. CPA is mandatory. Bilingual is mandatory.

The responsibilities:

Under the responsibility of the Director of Industrial Control the Industrial Controller will be responsible for:

Conducting a detailed cost analysis tracking performance and planning a weekly meeting with plant managers to share analyses and recommendations related to the budget highlighting variances and proposing solutions to address them;

Closing the period ensuring that accounting standards and dealing with tight deadlines;

Working collaboratively with the management team preparing monthly presentations to understand and explain plant performances and be able to assess risks and opportunities;

Collaborating with directors to establish annual budgets and monthly forecasts that contribute to achieving the organizationss objectives;

Overseeing physical inventory counts and ensuring the accuracy of inventory quantities and values as well as compliance with accounting standards;

Monitoring and valuing continuous improvement projects and ensuring their proper accounting in the system;

Participating in various profitability analyses at the request of plant managers and the Director of Industrial Control;

Responding to requests from internal and external auditors.

Requirements:

Hold a bachelors degree in administration commerce or management accounting;

Have a minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment with strong technical accounting skills;

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel spreadsheet;

Have a strong openness to new technologies;

Knowledge of management software is an asset; familiarity with SAP software is a plus;

Desired qualities:

Ability to plan and anticipate tasks and responsibilities to meet tight deadlines;

Ability to manage multiple files at once and have a sense of urgency;

Demonstrate communication skills great adaptability and a strong team spirit;

Be able to travel to work in the plant and demonstrate autonomy;

Prioritize health and safety on a daily basis: you are an advocate for good health safety and environmental practices at work;

Have a good command of both French and English.

Remote Work :

No