Controller (Bilingual, Contract, Montreal)

Our client located in Contrecoeur, Quebec  is looking for a Controller.  This is a hybrid, full time, contract role.   CPA is mandatory.  Bilingual is mandatory.  

The responsibilities: 

Under the responsibility of the Director of Industrial Control, the Industrial Controller will be responsible for:

Conducting a detailed cost analysis, tracking performance, and planning a weekly meeting with plant managers to share analyses and recommendations related to the budget, highlighting variances, and proposing solutions to address them;

Closing the period ensuring that accounting standards and dealing with tight deadlines;

Working collaboratively with the management team, preparing monthly presentations to understand and explain plant performances and be able to assess risks and opportunities;

Collaborating with directors to establish annual budgets and monthly forecasts that contribute to achieving the organizations's objectives;

Overseeing physical inventory counts and ensuring the accuracy of inventory quantities and values as well as compliance with accounting standards;

Monitoring and valuing continuous improvement projects and ensuring their proper accounting in the system;

Participating in various profitability analyses at the request of plant managers and the Director of Industrial Control;

Responding to requests from internal and external auditors.

Requirements:

Hold a bachelor's degree in administration, commerce, or management accounting;

Have a minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong technical accounting skills;

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel spreadsheet;

Have a strong openness to new technologies;

Knowledge of management software is an asset; familiarity with SAP software is a plus;

Desired qualities:

Ability to plan and anticipate tasks and responsibilities to meet tight deadlines;

Ability to manage multiple files at once and have a sense of urgency;

Demonstrate communication skills, great adaptability, and a strong team spirit;

Be able to travel to work in the plant and demonstrate autonomy;

Prioritize health and safety on a daily basis: you are an advocate for good health, safety, and environmental practices at work;

Have a good command of both French and English.