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THE ROLE: DIRECTOR, FINANCE – CONFIDENTIAL

Our client, a dynamic company, located in Montreal, is looking for a Director, Finance to join his team. In addition to its close collaboration with the Vice-President Finance, he will be responsible for accounting operations including financial reporting, process improvement, compliance and internal controls. He will act as a key player contributing to the success of his team and the company.

Furthermore, his responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational accounting and related activities, such as consolidated financial reporting, the accounting policies, and compliance, etc.
• Manage the process of the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring their accuracy
• Provide support to executive management through the required financial reports
• Support the overview of the financial reporting of all business units and the management of transactions while ensuring proper accounting treatment
• Act as an expert according to both internal and external reporting changes and business requirements to ensure that processes, organization, and financial systems are up to date
• Ensure that company policy, procedures and accounting controls are always adequately applied
• Act as a leader in the company’s efforts to implement the best practices while ensuring that appropriate controls continue to be institutionalized throughout the different units
• Ensure continuous improvement of existing accounting processes and systems, support ongoing efforts to streamline accounting within the business unit
• Oversee the application and comply with all relevant principles and standards, including IFRS, reporting requirements, statutory accounting rules applicable
• Encourage, stimulate and direct efforts to educate the team appropriately regarding accounting policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the M&A team and support due diligence and integration efforts related to the accounting function
• Lead interactions with external auditors when required
• Act as a key player in the implementation of all business unit initiatives

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 to 15 years of work experience and a relevant experience in a similar role demanding team supervision
• CPA, CA designation
• Bilingualism

Skills

• Experience working for an international multi-site public company
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications (IFRS, GAAP)
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Strong written and oral communication skills are required
• Knowledge of ERP computer systems (an asset)
• High proficiency regarding the Microsoft Office suite and Excel

Aptitude

• Superior organizational skills, flexibility, and strategic thinking
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate operational aspect into the financial reporting and strategy
• Excellent communication skills, goal oriented with a high level of commitment, integrity, and ethical standards
• Team player and collaborative leader working toward the company success within an open environment
• Ability to work across every level of an organization through outstanding leadership skill and to relate effectively with executives and operational teams;
• Global perspective and the ability to adapt quickly to different cultures;
• Great political sense with the ability to assess situations and quickly identify how to proceed through both formal and informal channels to ensure objectives are met

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