General Manager

Laval

Retail | Accounting | #3673

Permanent | French

Differentiating elements

Autonomy & Latitude
Corporate Environment
Growing Environment
Key Role with High Added Value
Mission with Constructive Impact
Professional Development

About the employer

Join an employer of choice in a colorful environment. As a proudly local manufacturer and supplier, our customer focuses first and foremost on excellent customer service and product quality, while promoting the well-being of its employees.

Advantages: Versatile, high value-added role - Partnership opportunities - Environmentally conscious company - Lots of management latitude - Renowned clientele - Beautiful new offices - Growing company - Flexible work schedule - 4 weeks' vacation - Holidays off - Full benefits - Above-market salary - Bonus program.

Your responsibilities in a few words!

Lead the restructuring of the accounting, finance, administration and technology teams, overseeing their development and ensuring consistency of tasks – Validate monthly financial statements – Oversee the closing of financial years – Prepare and manage established budgets while carrying out analyses of financial projections – Develop reports measuring budget variances, performance indicators as well as areas for strategic improvement – Manage and improve the integrated management accounting system – Organize internal audit activities – Design cost accounting methods and internal control procedures – Supervise the payroll system and ensure compliance with laws and regulations – Allocate financial resources in accordance with company policies and programs – Establish effective administrative and financial controls – Represent the organization at negotiations and official functions – Cultivate strong relationships with financial institutions to negotiate advantageous terms, Ensure excellent inventory management – Prepare bids and quotations according to business needs – Play an active role in the future implementation of a new ERP system – Collaborate closely with operational, HR and support departments

Your assets for this position!

BAC in Accounting

Hold a CPA designation

Minimum 7 years' experience in both operational and strategic decision-making roles in SMEs

Strong restructuring skills and ERP implementation experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel)

Business acumen and inspirational leadership

Familiarity with the retail sector (asset)

Good command of budget planning, forecasting and financial analysis

Bilingualism: Required

Summary

An ideal opportunity for someone who is entrepreneurial, proactive, committed, stable, trustworthy, communicative and has positive, motivating management qualities. Reporting to the President, a hard-working, invested and experienced manager, you will play a key role in the company’s transformation. You will be responsible for restructuring teams and financial, accounting and administrative operations. In collaboration with your manager, you will formulate management policies and the desired direction for the company’s development. With ambition and an entrepreneurial spirit, this is a wonderful opportunity to move into a general management role. Do you think this is your next career challenge? Apply here to share your interest in this key finance role.