Financial Controller

You can look forward to: 

• An organization focused on agility and innovation 

• Working with dedicated and passionate people 

• Support in achieving your professional goals 

• Hybrid telework policy 

• Monday to Friday work week with flexible scheduling options 

• Access to a full selection of extended benefits and vacation eligibility from day one 

• Flexible retirement investment plan with employer and employee contributions (Up to 7% from the employer) 

• 14.5 paid statutory days 

• Salary top-up for parental leaves  

WORK LOCATION 

Pointe-Claire, Québec city or Vancouver 

Description

In line with our values of collaboration and integrity, we are seeking a positive and energetic financial controller to contribute to the success of our organization.   Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller plays a key role in the organization’s financial management. He or she contributes to the reliability of financial information, the optimization of processes, and the rigorous monitoring of projects. 

 Responsibilities/Challenges: 

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting activities (month-end closing, reconciliations, journal entries); 

• Validate terms and conditions of revenue contracts; set up revenue contracts and financial projects in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; coordinate invoicing; prepare claims for government contracts; 

• Ensure the preparation of financial statements and management reports; 

• Participate in budget development and budget monitoring; 

• Ensure financial monitoring of projects (revenue, costs, margins); 

• Manage and optimize project-based accounting processes; 

• Collaborate with internal teams to monitor various funding sources; 

• Ensure the completion of financial audits and regulatory compliance; 

• Ensure the application of and compliance with current accounting standards; 

• Manage commercial insurance; 

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions; 

• Produce financial analyses to support strategic decision-making; 

• Implement and improve internal controls; 

• Support the finance team in all projects; 

  

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; 

• At least 7 years of experience; 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation; 

• Experience in project-based financial management or in a multi-funding environment (strong asset); 

• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Netsuite (a significant asset); 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP function); 

• Expertise in process documentation. 

  

Skills:

•  Interest in and proficiency with software; 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to structure one’s work independently; 

• Ability to thrive in a complex and ever-changing environment; 

• Demonstrates leadership and problem-solving skills. 

 
FPInnovations respects equal opportunities in employment.