Financial Controller

Largeton IncMontreal, QC, Canada

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Temporary

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Job description

Title : Financial Controller

Location : Montreal, Canada

Duration : 6-month contract with potential extension

MOI : video call with HR, in-person with the director of Finance. Conditional offer pending references and security check

100,000-130,000 plus signing bonus and perks.

Ideally Avionics, or defense and military experience / knowledge
Must be bilingual
Must be a Canadian citizen
Must have a Canadian CPA

Controller

What You Will Do :

Manage month end, quarter end and year end management accounting process delivering reports in an accurate and timely manner that are insightful to drive effective decisions;

Supervise and mentor accounting staff;

Review of monthly contract accounting ensuring a high level of project accuracy and compliance with revenue recognition policies;

Cash management - responsible for treasury functions of the business, including sufficient funds available and control oversight of bank accounts;

Lead preparation of internal and external audit fieldwork and schedules;

Improve financial reporting processes;

Review and improve internal controls and SOX compliance, partner with internal audit and corporate accounting to ensure compliance

Review of balance sheet and P&L reconciliation(s) to meet reporting requirements;

Review the R&D Tax claim process ensure timely submission, working closely with external accountants and SLT;

Provide essential support to the team's daily operations, facilitating a seamless workflow and efficient practices;

Lead and manage ad-hoc projects, demonstrating flexibility and a capacity to drive change;

Champion the enhancement of finance processes and tools, including the introduction of automation to increase efficiency and accuracy;

Foster the development and maintenance of robust financial controls to secure the company's assets and ensure financial integrity.

Required Skills and Experiences :

Bachelor's Degree in finance / accounting;

Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience;

Hold the CPA accounting designation;

Ability to lead and mentor accounting team;

Requires strong analytical and problem solving ability;

Strong knowledge of Balance Sheet and Income Statement;

Manage and perform multiple tasks;

Excellent communication skills both oral and written English & French proficiency;

Prior experience using Oracle SmartView, an asset;

Prior Aerospace and Defence industry experience

Skills and Certifications

Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2

Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).