Supervise the accounting team;
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes;
Ensure the accuracy of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement);
Oversee general accounting, complex journal entries, and provisions;
Ensure compliance with the company's accounting and financial policies (US GAAP);
Establish and maintain robust internal controls;
Ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements;
Lead and support internal and external audits (financial, governmental, customer);
Ensure rigorous monitoring of inventories and work in progress (WIP);
Provide detailed analyses of variances identified in financial statements;
Ensure the effectiveness of the ERP system (SAP);
Participate in and lead finance automation and digitalization projects;
Improve and promote reporting tools such as Power BI;
Oversee and optimize accounts payable management;
Manage cash flow and foreign currencies;
Prepare and review multiple financial reports;
Support senior management and the Corporation in the execution of corporate and/or divisional projects, and respond to related requests.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent;
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a role with similar responsibilities;
Knowledge of tax legislation and experience in internal controls;
CPA designation required;
Bilingualism (spoken and written) essential (English–French);
Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced level);
Proficiency with SAP ERP system;
Knowledge of HFM, FCSTGov, and BPC is an asset;
Strong management and leadership skills;
Excellent command of accounting, tax, and financial control principles;
Ability to synthesize and present information clearly to management;
Demonstrates integrity and a strong work ethic;
Effective in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet tight deadlines;
Strong analytical mindset with a results-oriented approach;
Effective communicator with senior management and various departments within the organization.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

financial statementsgeneral accountingcomplex journal entriesinternal controlstax legislationfinancial reportingaccounting principlesanalytical skillsfinance automationdigitalization

Soft Skills

management skillsleadership skillscommunication skillsintegritywork ethicability to synthesize informationresults-orientedability to meet deadlineseffective communicatoranalytical mindset

Certifications

CPA