Multi-site controller

Monteregie & South Shore

Manufacturier | Comptabilité Générale | #4344

Permanent | French

About the employer

This large, well-established Canadian organization, which has been in business for almost 50 years, operates in an industry in transformation. Far from being a static company, it is actively reinventing itself: growth through targeted acquisitions, integration of new entities, development of new offerings and programs to improve profitability. In fact, profitability has improved steadily in recent quarters, a sign of a well-managed transformation.

Advantages

Great latitude to structure and build the finance function – Rapid, visible impact rather than maintenance of the existing – Stimulating context of post-acquisition transformation and integration – The resources and governance of a large, established organization – Direct exposure to manufacturing operations – Evolving multisite environment – Strong staff retention and team-oriented culture – Internal mobility and real opportunities for advancement – Hybrid work mode after the start-up period (1 to 2 days at a distance) – Comprehensive, flexible benefits plan : flexible group insurance (health, dental, life, disability, travel) – retirement savings plan with employer contribution – paid vacations – employee discounts – professional development

Your responsibilities in a few words!

Manage the finance function of two manufacturing plants – Supervise all accounting activities and monthly, quarterly and annual closings – Develop budgets, forecasts and variance analyses – Steer cost control in a manufacturing environment – Manage and mobilize a team of four people spread over two sites – Coordinate and harmonize financial practices between the two facilities – Integrate a recently acquired site into corporate systems and processes – Standardize and improve processes in an environment with heterogeneous tools – Optimize internal controls and support internal and external audits – Act as a business partner to plant managers and the finance partner

Your assets for this position!

CPA designation completed or in process
Minimum 8 years’ experience, including 3 years in management
Proven experience in team management and supervision
Experience in a manufacturing environment, strongly preferred
Experience in process structuring or post-acquisition transformation
Comfort with multi-site environments and heterogeneous systems
Knowledge of internal controls and financial governance
Excellent command of Excel and manufacturing and financial management software
Ability to travel regularly between two sites in the greater Montreal area
Fluency in French and English (pan-Canadian meetings)

Summary

This is an ideal opportunity for an autonomous, resourceful person who is at ease with ambiguity, capable of stabilizing and structuring a finance function in the midst of transformation. You will play a decisive role in an experienced team spread over two plants, where your leadership in the field will make the difference from the very first weeks. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, adjusting your style to the distinct realities of each facility and working closely with finance operations management. By joining this organization, you’ll be helping to harmonize and modernize financial practices in an industry undergoing transformation, while enjoying wide latitude of action and real opportunities to influence tomorrow’s financial structure. For a CPA who likes to put things in order, improve processes and make his or her mark, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact with the resources of a large organization!

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