Directeur-rice Finace / Director of Finance

OPAL-RT•Montreal, QC

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

OPAL-RT Technologies is seeking a Director of Finance – Governance, Compliance and Financial Management. Imagine working for a company whose clients include Ford, GM, John Deere, RIVIAN, Hydro-Québec, Caterpillar, ABB, EMBRAER, GE, Pratt & Whitney and much more! OPAL-RT has set itself the ambitious goal of democratizing real-time simulation by making it accessible to every engineer and researcher. By joining the OPALIANS team, you will contribute to shaping the technology of the future. A global leader in the diversity of its applications, OPAL-RT’s tools are used across a wide range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, transportation and industrial manufacturing. Founded in Quebec and now operating worldwide, OPAL-RT is experiencing strong growth. The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall financial governance of the company and its subsidiaries. This role ensures the preparation, accuracy and compliance of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting. The Director of Finance also leads the implementation of a global compliance framework and ensures proactive, rigorous and strategic cash management over the short, medium and long term. This strategic role directly supports the executive leadership team and contributes to the group’s financial strength, risk management and overall performance.

Requirements

CPA designation, MBA or equivalent education in finance, accounting or management.
Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in corporate finance, governance and strategic financial management.
Strong experience in international compliance and subsidiary management.
Advanced experience in cash management and liquidity planning.
Excellent communication, writing and strategic influence skills.
Recognized leadership in complex, multi-site and growth-oriented environments.
Language skills: French required – courses will be offered if necessary to support integration. Good English skills required for reading specialized or scientific material not available in French.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and continuously improve the financial governance framework of the company and all its subsidiaries.
Implement, harmonize and oversee financial, administrative and compliance policies at a global level.
Ensure compliance with legal, financial and regulatory obligations in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
Document, strengthen and oversee internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial and operational information.
Lead the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP or others).
Ensure the quality, accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements and performance analyses.
Prepare management analyses, key performance indicators, executive dashboards and strategic recommendations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
Coordinate activities with external and internal auditors.
Deploy a global compliance program covering governance, legal obligations, confidentiality, document management and applicable industry standards.
Oversee the internal legal function in the following areas:
Contract review and negotiation
Regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
Interpretation and application of corporate policies
Management of legal and reputational risks
Ensure alignment of all processes with corporate standards and monitor their application across subsidiaries.
Implement, maintain and optimize a 13-week cash flow forecast, ensuring its reliability and continuous updating.
Plan and optimize liquidity needs, intercompany flows and capital structure.
Develop treasury management strategies to improve liquidity, reduce financial risks and support growth.
Oversee banking and financial relationships, including financing, credit facilities and negotiations with financial partners.
Lead, engage and develop finance and legal teams.
Ensure training, talent development and operational excellence within the teams.
Promote a culture of rigor, integrity, collaboration and continuous improvement.