Assistant Financial Director

Are you passionate about accounting, rigorous, and eager to play a key role in the growth of a company? We are looking for a highly operations-focused Assistant Financial Director ready to actively engage in daily activities. In this role, you will support our financial leadership while actively contributing to the performance of our organization.

Your role:

Reporting to the Financial Director, you will act as a strategic and operational partner in supporting the company's financial and accounting management. You will contribute to the reliability of financial information, process improvement, and informed decision-making while having the opportunity to advance to the position of Financial Director.

Your main responsibilities:

Financial and Accounting Management

• Prepare and produce financial statements and end-of-year and verification files;
• Ensure compliance of accounting processes with applicable standards and regulations;
• Monthly analysis of balance sheet items;
• Produce and analyze relevant management reports;
• Ensure the accuracy of financial information and adherence to deadlines;
• Participate in treasury management;
• Perform accounting entries, bank reconciliations, and end-of-month processes;
• Contribute to financing file management;
• Advise the management on the best financial strategies;
• Collaborate on financial and tax audits.

Leadership and Team Management

• Act as a resource person for the accounting team;
• Support the development of skills and team performance;
• Foster a collaborative and continuous improvement-oriented environment;
• Participate in the optimization of processes and internal practices.

Billing and Vendor Management

• Supervise the billing process to ensure quick and efficient deadlines;
• Ensure that payments to subcontractors and vendors comply with agreements;
• Validate payment amounts considering special situations;
• Ensure optimal coordination between accounts payable and receivable;
• Collaborate on the resolution of disputes, claims, and complex situations.

Other Contributions

• Participate in special projects and improvement initiatives;
• Assume any other relevant responsibilities related to the position.
• The profile we are looking for

Education

• CPA designation completed or in the process of obtaining it.

Experience

• 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience;
• Experience in a multi-company environment (a strong asset);
• Experience in the construction sector (a strong asset).

Technical Skills

• Excellent French (English an asset);
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office suite mastery;
• Familiarity with accounting systems (Maestro, an asset);
• Good knowledge of accounting standards and tax requirements.

Your strengths

• Analytical mind and ability to solve complex problems;
• Rigor, accuracy, and attention to detail;
• Motivational leadership and team spirit;
• Organization and priority management;
• Autonomy, proactivity, and initiative;
• Integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Why join us?

• A strategic role with a concrete impact;
• A stimulating and collaborative environment;
• An engaged and dynamic team;
• Varied challenges and development opportunities.
• *Note that the masculine gender is used solely to avoid overloading the text.*

Benefits

• Paid time off;
• Company events;
• On-site parking;
• Casual dress code.

Location: On-site.