Controller - Montréal, Canada - BDO

BDO

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our client, an innovative company in the field of communications and marketing, is currently seeking a Controller to join their team located downtown Montreal.

The company offers:

Competitive compensation & performancebased annual bonuses
Flexible working hours & hybrid schedule
Matching RSPs contribution & extended group insurance coverage
3 weeks of vacation plus seven extra days off at shutdown
National meetings twice a year where all employees meet for 3 days to exchange, learn, grow, and have fun
Rapid and easy access to physicians for employees and their families
Parking and public transportation reimbursement for inoffice days
Personal development opportunities

Reporting to the Vice-President, the controller will be responsible for managing the Company's finances for the complete cycle of programs according to Master Service Agreements (MSAs), client contracts, and financial phasing terms.

This person will also be responsible for:

Guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Managing the invoice phases and conducting final reconciliation with appropriate documentation and in keeping with the project schedule via a tracking in a spreadsheet.
Preparing budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
Achieving budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Reviewing, discussing, and followingup with Project Managers (PMs)/Account Directors (ADs).
Complying with Federal, Provincial, and GST/QST requirements by studying existing and new guidelines; anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.

What the individual needs to succeed in this role:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and proven experience as a Controller or equivalent position
Proficiency with federal and provincial tax codes for Quebec, Canada
Proficiency with QuickBooks
Excellent management of payroll (Ceridian) to oversee this responsibility
Excellent organizational abilities & customer service skills
Familiarity with MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Able to work well under pressure and in a fastpaced environment
Bilingual English & French, considered an asset
CPA Designation, considered an asset