Financial Controller

Trane Italia•Montreal, QC

29d•CA$101,100 - CA$144,830•Hybrid

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is not just how they do business, it is their business. They are looking for individuals who dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities and want to contribute to making a better future. The digital solutions team leads the way in developing next-generation climate technology focused on reducing demand-side energy consumption and emissions. Their team combines technical expertise with advanced analytics to create data-driven solutions that add real value for customers, communities, and the planet. BrainBox AI utilizes self-adapted artificial intelligence technology to proactively optimize the energy consumption of buildings. Their AI engine supports a self-operating building that requires no human intervention. Using deep learning, cloud-based computing, and their proprietary process, their solution autonomously optimizes existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems for maximum impact on energy consumption. An exciting opportunity awaits the right candidate to be part of a fast-growing company. Reporting to the Finance Director, the financial controller will be responsible for all accounting activities. This role will play a strategic part on the finance team that will help BrainBox AI continue to grow and will participate in projects that will make a real impact. They are looking for an engaged and reliable employee that has good knowledge of business cycles and accounting principles, an organized professional with a great eye for detail that can carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively.

Requirements

CPA certification required
7+ years of experience in accounting/finance function, including proven experience as an accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant
In-depth understanding of US GAAP
Advanced Excel skills, proficiency with rest of Microsoft Office suite and accounting software (Oracle an asset).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French and English)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and attention to detail
Team player with a positive attitude who promotes knowledge transfer among team members and works well in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and to ensure efficient and high-quality service to business partners
Availability to work a minimum of 8 days / month from the Montreal office to support team training, operational effectiveness and cross-functional team collaboration

Nice To Haves

ERP/Accounting system implementation experience (an asset)
Experience in a start-up and/or SaaS environment (an asset)
Experience in a multi-jurisdiction / multi-company / multi-currency environment
Experience with corporate level taxation

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting operations including order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles
Supervise a team of 3-4 responsible for billing, accounts payable and general accounting
Review customer contracts and customer invoices to ensure proper billing, sales tax application and revenue recognition according to US GAAP
Review and approve supplier invoices to ensure proper recording and alignment with delegation of authority
Maintain the general ledger by preparing, reviewing and posting journal entries and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly.
Manage the month-end close and review the supporting documentation and reconciliations performed by the team
Review and reconcile inter-company transactions and generate related invoices as necessary
Prepare and review various financial analysis for month-end / quarter-end and year-end financial reporting packages and respond to ad-hoc request from management in a timely fashion
Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and automation and assist management with ad-hoc projects
Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with other departments to optimize workflows and financial visibility
Collaborate with parent company and prepare requested documentations for internal and external audits and corporate tax activities, including tax credit claims and other subsidy claims