Contrôleur(euse) corporatif - Montreal, Canada - VIA Rail

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Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure and reservation system, we're building the future of transportation in Canada.

Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), develop and lead the financial strategy & budget to ensure integrity and accuracy of organization's financial processes and secure its long-term viability.

Owns financial administration, internal and external financial reports, budgets and controls, internal and external audits as well as treasury and corporate and sales taxes.

Responsibilities:

Accounting operations:

• General management of department including payroll, accounts payable, finance center of expertise and revenue accounting functions;
• Main Finance contact with labor relations department and union representatives concerning complex cases of work conditions of unionized staff and grievances.

Corporate Accounting, taxes and Treasury:

• Production of financial results as per IFRS standards and PSAS (public sector accounting standards);
• Identify financial risks and maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate risks;
• Responsible for VIA Rails' audit environment including planning and coordination of internal and external audit mandates;
• Collection, remittance and report of all sales taxes and credits;
• Management of banking activities and operations including cashflow forecasts and monthly funding invoices for TC.

Financial planning, reporting and control:

• Develop and maintain financial systems and corporate policies and procedures to safeguard assets;
• Catalyze process improvement in financial planning;
• Support functions through development and dissemination of reporting best practices;
• Direct budget exercises and financial forecasts, including capital requirements;
• Monitor results against established budgets and forecasts and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Support business in major projects and initiatives:

• Work with various teams in the preparation of business cases and provide financial assessment of initiatives;
• Provide guidance and recommendations to maximize financial performance of initiatives (maximize revenues and/or minimize investments and costs);
• Accompany operational groups to track costs/benefits stemming from major projects;
• Monitor results against established budgets and forecasts and recommend corrective actions as needed.

Support Chief Financial Officer for special projects and Board material:

• Preparation of financial statements, Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and other ad hoc presentations;
• Participation at the Audit and Pension Committee to present financial results on both funded and IFRS basis

Requirements :

• CPA designation and Bachelor's degree in accounting;
• 15+ years of experience in finance leadership positions of increasing scope and responsibility;
• Experience working within or with the federal government is a plus;
• Uncompromising professional ethics and integrity;
• Previous experience in an organization of similar scale and complexity, ideally operating across a wide geography.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English;
• Demonstrated ability to translate the strategy of the organization into actionable, quantitative plans for the finance function; able to craft strategies that take into account a wide range of factors including how the organization and the market are changing;
• A relationship builder; able to establish and nurture partnerships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, not always aligned;
• Strong political acumen; understands politics in the workplace and navigates effectively through complex political situations;
• A human leader who holds people accountable, recognizes, takes ownership and engages in course correction; delegates, distributes tasks according to individual's experiences and aspirations; provides clear objectives and honest feedback;
• Ability to properly monitor the corporation's profitability and to implement enhanced processes to optimize productivity and efficiency;
• Ability to dive deep into the details of the business while staying focused on the big picture.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know.

Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.

Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Why choose VIA Rail?

• Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package;
• Flexible options for hybrid remote work;
• A close knit team of happy co workers;
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement;
• An environment that supports employee health and well being;
• A wide range of health and wellness benefits for employees and their families, including unlimited telemedicine service;
• To contribute to a sustainable transportation service connecting Canadian communities;
• First as an employer of choice and as the most trusted carrier among transportation companies in the 2022 Canadian Reputation study published by Leger.

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