Divisional Controller

L3HHCM20•Mirabel, QC

66d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will be primarily responsible for accounting activities, taxation, cash management, and the preparation of financial analyses to support decision-making. In addition, the Controller will ensure the integrity of financial statements in compliance with corporate requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a role with similar responsibilities
Knowledge of tax legislation and experience in internal controls
CPA designation required
Bilingualism (spoken and written) essential (English–French)
Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
Proficiency with SAP ERP system
Strong management and leadership skills
Excellent command of accounting, tax, and financial control principles
Ability to synthesize and present information clearly to management
Demonstrates integrity and a strong work ethic
Effective in a fast-paced environment with the ability to meet tight deadlines
Strong analytical mindset with a results-oriented approach
Effective communicator with senior management and various departments within the organization
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HFM, FCSTGov, and BPC is an asset

Responsibilities

Supervise the accounting team
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
Ensure the accuracy of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
Oversee general accounting, complex journal entries, and provisions
Ensure compliance with the company’s accounting and financial policies (US GAAP)
Establish and maintain robust internal controls
Ensure compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements
Lead and support internal and external audits (financial, governmental, customer)
Ensure rigorous monitoring of inventories and work in progress (WIP)
Provide detailed analyses of variances identified in financial statements
Ensure the effectiveness of the ERP system (SAP)
Participate in and lead finance automation and digitalization projects
Improve and promote reporting tools such as Power BI
Oversee and optimize accounts payable management
Manage cash flow and foreign currencies
Prepare and review multiple financial reports
Support senior management and the Corporation in the execution of corporate and/or divisional projects, and respond to related requests.