Director of Finance
Introduction
Founded in 2001, Fed Finance specializes in temporary and permanent recruitment for accounting and finance professionals. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career.
Hello, I'm Bianka, Senior Team Leader at Fed Finance, a recruitment firm specializing in accounting, finance, and payroll positions. I handle both temporary and permanent recruitment in the Greater Montreal area.
Mission
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance oversees the accounting operations of a group comprising several entities. He/she supervises the work of the accounting team, performs the monthly closing of the accounting books, supports senior management in financial planning activities, and acts as a resource person for external stakeholders.
**Position Responsibilities**
• Carry out month-end activities for each entity under his/her responsibility (inventory variation entries, accruals, adjustments, regularizations, system reconciliations, provisions, report reviews, etc.);
• Prepare variance analyses and present them to the management of the entities under his/her responsibility;
• Produce and distribute monthly financial statements and management reports according to established deadlines;
• Review, approve, and enter journal entries in the accounting system of the companies under his/her supervision;
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations;
• Reconcile monthly cash flows, prepare and present liquidity forecasts for the next twelve months;
• Act as a coach and trainer for the accounting teams of the entities under his/her responsibility;
• Act as a resource person regarding payroll-related procedures;
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies, as well as for other entities under his/her responsibility, through verbal/written communications, spot checks, and occasional visits;
• Assist operational and accounting teams with the development of daily procedures and task lists;
• Produce annual budgets (operational and CAPEX) and prepare monthly forecasts;
• Keep the capital expenditure tracking file up to date for the entities under his/her responsibility;
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of government remittances;
• Supervise year-end activities and the preparation of files for external auditors of the entities under his/her responsibility;
• Act as a resource person for external auditors, government authorities, financial institutions, creditors, and owners/shareholders;
• Design tools aimed at improving the productivity of accounting teams;
• Assist entities with grant applications, if applicable;
• Replace accounting clerks and assistant controllers and participate in bookkeeping activities when needed;
• Perform any other related duties.
Your profile
Skills & Qualities
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role (Controller or Assistant Controller)
• University education in accounting, an asset
• Strong mathematical skills and well‑developed analytical abilities
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Proven communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written
• Initiative, curiosity, discretion, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines
PROCESS: First interview with Bianka Zacard, Recruitment Team Lead, followed by an interview with the HR Manager
To apply: www.fedfinance.ca
To contact me: (438) 499 0311
