Financial Controller

Position

• Financial Controller
• Location:
• Lévis, QC
• Salary:
• Up to $115,000
• Employment Type:
• Permanent

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller serves as a business partner to operational teams and management. This role is pivotal in managing accounting and financial activities, financial performance analysis, cost control, budget tracking, and continuous process improvement.

In a dynamic manufacturing environment, the position holder directly contributes to strategic decision-making and achieving organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the entire accounting cycle for three entities.
• Develop operating budgets and cost of goods sold (COGS) in collaboration with operations teams.
• Produce, analyze, and present financial statements, annual budgets, and various financial reports.
• Perform monthly analysis of variances between actual and budgeted results, as well as annual comparisons.
• Develop analytical and tracking tools for better understanding of financial results and trends.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects by providing necessary financial analyses for decision-making.
• Perform cost calculations and tracking in partnership with operations teams.
• Serve as a financial leader on the product development committee.
• Support operations with inventory controls and application of best practices across various warehouses.
• Analyze the profitability of existing and new products in development.
• Conduct annual inventory revaluations.
• Plan and prepare the annual external audit file.
• Participate in the development and tracking of financial and operational performance indicators.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure the efficiency of financial operations.
• Supervise a team of five administrative employees responsible for billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, distribution, and receiving.
• Ensure compliance with best accounting practices and promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular visits to the plant to gain a thorough understanding of operations and their financial impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (a significant asset).
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• At least two (2) years of experience in management or team supervision.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and cost analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to communicate financial information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changes.
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams such as sales, marketing, human resources, and operations.
• Motivational leadership and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Hybrid remote work (1 to 2 days per week).
• Vacation + Annual personal days.
• Group insurance with employer contribution.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with employer contribution.
• Collaborative work environment fostering autonomy and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to have a concrete impact on the performance of a growing manufacturing company.
• Join Us

Are you a recognized accounting professional with leadership, cost accounting expertise, and the ability to support operations in achieving their goals? We would like to meet you. Apply today and actively participate in the growth and success of our organization.

Please send your CV in Word format to Sofia Naranjo at sofia.naranjo@quantum.ca.

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CNESST Permit Number: AP-2000158 and AR-2000157

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