Chief Financial Officer

Do you want to put your leadership and financial expertise at the service of a globally recognized Quebec company? As Chief Financial Officer, you will be a strategic business partner who contributes to the performance, growth, and sound management of Groupe Fruit d’Or.

By leading a committed team of professionals, you will ensure the quality of financial information, guide key accounting processes, and support managers in their decisions. Thanks to your collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement, you will actively participate in strengthening internal controls and optimizing financial practices across the group.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the financial information of all entities within Groupe Fruit d’Or, as well as oversee the preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements.
• Lead, support, and mentor accountants in the application of accounting policies, internal controls, and financial processes of the organization.
• Analyze financial results, identify discrepancies, formulate recommendations, and contribute to improving the group's financial performance.
• Ensure the evolution and optimization of financial management practices, processes, and tools to increase operational efficiency and the quality of the information produced.
• Supervise the annual budgeting process, periodic financial forecasts, and the monitoring of the organization's financial performance.
• Establish, follow, and evolve financial performance indicators for the various business units.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and continuous improvement of organizational processes.
• Manage, develop, and mobilize the team under your responsibility.
• Supervise the management of treasury, liquidity, and currency hedging strategies of the organization.
• Coordinate external audit work and ensure the preparation and quality of verification files.
• Participate in the monitoring of financing, credit agreements, and the organization's financial obligations, in collaboration with financial partners.
• Ensure the application of controls related to procurement and service contracts.
• Act as an advisor to the management in matters of accounting, taxation, and financial management, while maintaining awareness of best practices and regulatory changes.
• Contribute your expertise in the context of improvement projects, system implementation, and the organization's strategic initiatives.
• Act as a strategic partner to the management to drive profitability and achieve BAIIA targets.
• Support financial analysis and financing of growth and investment projects in fixed assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field;
• CPA designation required;
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including several years in a management role.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and French;
• Experience in a multisociety or manufacturing environment, an asset;
• Mastery of accounting principles and applicable financial standards.
• Expertise in the preparation and consolidation of financial statements.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls, auditing, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of NCECF standards;
• Mastery of ERP systems and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent mastery of Excel and financial analysis tools.

Skills Profile

• Excellent analytical and financial information processing skills.
• Motivational leadership and ability to develop talent.
• Rigor in the application of internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate financial activities.
• Good judgment and ability to make informed decisions in complex contexts.
• Skill in managing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to influence and advise managers in decision-making.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and implementation of concrete solutions.
• Experience in project management and continuous process improvement.
• High accountability and sense of responsibility.
• Adaptability and ease in evolving within a changing environment.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Occasional travel required to the group's various facilities.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote.