Financial Controller

Financial Controller – Manufacturing Accounting

Are you already a controller and looking to further your development in a structured manufacturing environment? Or are you currently in an assistant controller role and feel ready to take the next step?

This opportunity may suit both profiles.

We are looking for a finance professional who wishes to take on a controller role while working in an organization where they can rely on the expertise and collaboration of several experienced accounting and finance professionals.

Why consider this opportunity?

You will join a structured manufacturing organization where the finance function is well-established, and collaboration between different accounting teams is part of the daily routine.

You will have the space needed to take on your responsibilities while being able to exchange with other controllers, CPA professionals, and the financial leadership.

Your mission

You will be responsible for the financial and accounting follow-up of your unit and actively contribute to the quality of the financial information and the understanding of the performance of operations.

Beyond producing the numbers, your role will involve analyzing, explaining, and using them to support management decisions.

Your main responsibilities

Financial accounting and information:

• Supervise and ensure the quality of accounting activities;
• Actively participate in month-end and financial information preparation;
• Perform the necessary analyses to explain the results and discrepancies;
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Analysis and understanding of operations:
• Develop a good understanding of activities and their financial impacts;
• Analyze different performance indicators and cost of goods sold;
• Collaborate with operational teams to better understand the results;
• Contribute to the improvement of processes and accounting practices.
• Collaboration and advisory role:
• Work closely with other finance and accounting professionals;
• Support managers in understanding financial information;
• Participate in various projects and initiatives related to the evolution of the finance function.
• The desired profile
• We are open to two types of career paths:
• You are already a controller and wish to join an organization where you can continue to develop your expertise; or
• You are an assistant controller, senior accounting analyst, or finance professional and have acquired enough experience to take on a first controller role.
• Essential:
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting;
• Relevant experience allowing you to be comfortable with month-end, results analysis, and the various responsibilities related to the controller function;
• Good analytical sense and interest in understanding operations;
• Ability to work in collaboration with different stakeholders;
• Autonomy, diligence, and desire to take on more responsibilities.
• Assets:
• Experience gained in a manufacturing environment;
• CPA designation or related professional path.

Conditions and environment

• Full-time permanent position, 40 hours per week;
• Mainly in-person work environment in Lévis;
• Flexibility in arrival time;
• Closed, windowed, and quiet office;
• Four weeks of vacation;
• REER with employer contribution;
• Collective insurance with employer participation;
• Health savings account;
• Telemedicine and employee assistance program;
• Two mobile/sick days;
• Social activities and collaborative team environment.
• What makes this opportunity unique

You will not be isolated in your role.

You will evolve within a finance function where several experienced professionals, including CPAs and other controllers, can share their expertise. A particularly interesting structure for someone who wishes to fully take their place as a controller while continuing to learn.

This is therefore an opportunity to both consolidate your experience as a controller and make a thoughtful and supported transition to this level of responsibility.

Would you like to learn more about this role or apply directly?

Contact me at caroline.toucheron@nexwav.com

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.