About TC Transcontinental

A fast-growing company with its decision-making center in Montreal, TC Transcontinental is a leader in flexible packaging in North America and the largest printer in Canada.

We are also Canada’s largest French-language educational publishing group. We have 8,000 employees worldwide, in 41 production facilities, with revenues of more than C$2.6 billion for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2021.

For over 45 years, TC Transcontinental’s story has been one of innovation and transformation to meet our customers’ evolving needs. Our strong family values, entrepreneurial spirit and long-term vision have always been at the heart of our success.

Culture and Values

Our shared values guide our actions and reflect our commitment to all our stakeholders. By demonstrating respect, working as a team, and focusing on performance and innovation, our people embody our values and make them more dynamic every day. Together, we are building a company we can all be proud of.

At TC Transcontinental, our desire to contribute to the development of sustainable business practices is firmly rooted in our values.

The quest for long-term value creation and profitable growth is part of our DNA, as a controlled company and good corporate citizen. This is and will continue to be our commitment to our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities in which we operate.

Brief Description

Reporting to the Vice President and Controller, as head of the financial reporting team, you will act as a business partner and perform analysis of complex transactions. You will also manage the drafting of IFRS consolidated financial statements, coordinate external audit work, and ensure the preparation of accounting analyses and recommendations to identify impacts and guide TC Transcontinental’s strategic decisions.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Financial information component

• Plan and coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements
• Ensure optimal planning of resources and processes to improve the efficiency of financial statement preparation
• Review analyses and financial statements to support management and strategic decision making
• Coordinate the financial statement issuance process with the communications department
• Manage the quarterly review and annual audit process with the Company’s auditors
• Plan and coordinate the preparation of the Company’s annual pension plan financial statements
• Manage the annual audit process with the pension plan auditors
• Assist the Vice President and Controller in updating the various policies, procedures, and internal controls of the Company by following up on internal audit reports and participating in various process improvement and efficiency projects

Financial Disclosure component

• Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements
• Analyze new IFRS standards and their impact to issue recommendations in support of accounting regulations
• Be aware of the disclosure requirements of the Autorité des marchés financiers and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with current standards

Special projects component | Merger & Acquisition

• Assist the Mergers and Acquisitions department in the acquisition and disposition of businesses
• Coordinate the due diligence process with the M&A department
• Make recommendations and provide an opinion on the quality of financial information of proposed acquisitions
• Evaluate and analyze the accounting impacts of proposed transactions
• Coordinate and plan the initial accounting for business acquisitions

Team Management component       

• Anticipate talent needs and prepare the next generation
• Promote the acquisition and improvement of knowledge
• Ensure sound performance management and continuous communication:
• Encourage, facilitate and lead change
• Stimulate and mobilize employees to be responsible, organized, and efficient

Required Qualifications

Training

• University degree in accounting or finance
• Hold a recognized accounting designation (CPA)

Professional Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Professional experience in publicly traded companies
• Experience in team management

Skills

• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, particularly IFRS
• Bilingualism, both written and spoken and knowledge of Spanish (an asset)
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver on time
• Ability to work on several files at the same time/coordination

Specific Abilities

• Leadership – You are excited about guiding, developing, and inspiring a team of passionate individuals
• Professional – You are known for your ability to influence various levels of the organization
• Proactive – You are eager to take on challenges in a fast-paced environment and a rapidly growing global organization
• Team player and skilled communicator
• Critical thinker and results-oriented

The Challenges of the Position

• Dynamic and growing company
• Handle complex transactions and evaluate the impact on financial information
• Familiarize yourself with the operations to suggest practical accounting treatments adapted to the context
• Contribute to the updating of policies and procedures
• Mobilize, stimulate and mentor your team members

Why join TC Transcontinental

• A dynamic and highly stimulating work environment where you can make your mark
• Multiple development opportunities and an impressive career
• Flexible pension and benefits that you can customize to suit you and your family’s needs
• Employee benefits, such as vendor discounts on a variety of products and services, including insurance, data packages, travel, and more

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Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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