Shape the Future of Finance – Financial Controller Wanted in Montreal

ElizabethOctober 27, 2025

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Financial Controller Montreal: Are you a certified public accountant who loves strategy and numbers? Become a Financial Controller and join Montreal’s vibrant financial industry! Oversee cross-border operations, deploy intelligent ERP systems, guide a top-performing financial staff, and spearhead the shift from outsourced to in-house accounting. Get $100k a year in a full-time position and have a significant influence on the expansion of the company. Being bilingual in French and English is advantageous.

Overview of the Company: Adecco’s client is a reputable business in Montreal that is experiencing rapid expansion. They are seeking a motivated CPA professional to oversee their financial strategy, compliance, and operations as they transition from outsourced accounting to an internal finance team.

Lead the shift from outsourced to internal accounting as one of your responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of accounting, including payroll, supplier and customer accounts, monthly closings, and reconciliations.

Create financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis in compliance with GAAP for SMEs (ASPE).
Oversee reporting for the US subsidiary and make sure CRA and Revenu Québec are followed.
Encourage investor due diligence, regulatory reporting, and audits.
Create and manage manufacturing operations cost accounting systems.
Track and report changes in inventory (raw materials, work-in-progress, and final goods).
Analyze margins and variations to increase profitability.
Manage the financial aspects of U.S. sales, such as revenue recognition, sales tax, and foreign exchange.
Integrate accounting systems with DTC e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Stripe).
Encourage global growth and multi-national adherence
Oversee working capital optimization, treasury, and cash flow forecasting.
Find and oversee non-dilutive funding sources, such as grants, SR&ED, and tax credits.
Work together with management on long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
Create and track operational and financial KPIs.
Put in place automation tools and scalable accounting/ERP systems.
Create internal policies, procedures, and controls.
As the company expands, develop and coach a small financial staff.

CPA designation (Canada or Quebec) is required

Five years or more of advanced accounting experience, including in senior finance or controller jobs
shown expertise in product-based or manufacturing settings
strong familiarity with Canadian taxes and GAAP for SMEs (ASPE)
Proficiency in overseeing international transactions between the US and Canada, including foreign exchange and sales tax
Knowledge of ERP and accounting systems
Experience working in scale-up or startup settings (asset)
knowledge of alternative e-commerce systems, such as Shopify or Stripe (asset)
French and English bilingualism (asset)
Knowledge of SR&ED, grant funding, or asset-based non-dilutive finance
exposure to VAT compliance and activities in many countries (asset)