FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (Longueuil)

1. JOB OBJECTIVES Ensure the reliability and integrity of the company’s financial information. He/she ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations. He/she contributes to financial planning through budgets and forecasts. He/she analyzes performance in order to support strategic decision-making. Finally, he/she participates in the optimization of profitability and resource management. 2. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS Accounting Management and Closings - Supervise general accounting - Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual closings - Validate accounting entries and reconciliations - Produce financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) Financial Analysis - Analyze financial results (revenues, costs, margins) - Explain variances between budget and actual results - Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) - Identify financial risks and opportunities Budget and Forecasts - Prepare the annual budget - Produce financial forecasts (forecast) - Monitor performance against objectives - Collaborate with various departments Compliance and Audit - Ensure compliance with standards (IFRS or GAAP) - Prepare documentation for internal and external audits - Implement and maintain internal controls - Manage tax obligations (in collaboration with tax specialists) Cash Management - Monitor cash flows - Optimize working capital - Manage relationships with banks - Ensure company liquidity Strategic Support to Management - Provide analyses for decision-making - Participate in strategic projects (investments, expansion, cost reduction) - Advise management on profitability and risks - Consolidate data from plant controllers - Analyze margins by product - Monitor the financial impacts of production (inventory, costs) 3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT AND APTITUDES - Bachelor’s degree in: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (accounting/finance profile) - Member of the CPA Order - 10 years of experience in accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, including 5 years in a similar role - Technical skills (hard skills) - Proficiency in financial accounting (IFRS / ASPE / GAAP) - Analysis of financial statements and performance indicators (KPIs) - Budgeting and forecasting - Excellent knowledge of advanced Excel (pivot tables, modeling) - Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics…) - Cash and working capital management - Understanding of internal controls and audits - Analytical skills - Solid analytical and synthesis skills - Critical thinking to identify variances and anomalies - Ability to transform data into concrete recommendations Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nnhpu