Financial (Office) Controller

100% On-Site - Base Salary:- 113K + Incentives & Benefits - Start Date:- September14 or earlier (if available)
Corporate ServicesMontréal, QCFull-Time, Permanent100% On-Site - Base Salary:- 113K + Incentives & Benefits - Start Date:- September14 or earlier (if available)
Is This Opportunity Right for You?① Do you take ownership of the numbers, not just the entries?The Office Controller isn't defined by a single ledger or a single close: you own SIA's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls end-to-end, and you're the person leadership turns to for a clear, accurate read on the business.
② Are you comfortable bringing structure to a fast-moving, multi-company, multi-currency environment?Between our client engagements, R&D projects, and operations in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean, SIA's books are never static. You'll need to keep accounting operations tight and compliant while adapting to the pace of a boutique consultancy.
③ Can you balance daily accounting and back-office operations with financial guidance for leadership?The role calls for hands-on ownership of accounting, financial reporting, and office admin, while also coaching a small corporate services team (accounting, HR, and office admin) and advising management on budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
If you answered yes to all three, we want to hear from you!About SIA InnovationsSIA Innovations is a boutique digital transformation consultancy operating at the forefront of AI and hybrid cloud adoption. We help medium and large organizations - across Quebec, Canada, and internationally - take advantage of IBM technologies (AI, agentic, cloud, cybersecurity, automation, blockchain, and more) to increase their agility.
Based in the heart of downtown Montréal (with direct access to the Metro and REM), SIA also has offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Nassau, and works with major clients and public-sector organizations across Quebec, Ontario, the Caribbean, and the United States.
The RoleAs Office Controller, you are responsible for SIA's day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and office administration. You supervise a small corporate services team (accounting, HR, and office admin) and report to the Vice President – Services, a member of the senior management team. Your mandate is to keep SIA's finances accurate, compliant, and clear enough that leadership can make sound decisions quickly - in an environment where multiple client engagements, sales, and currencies all flow through your multi-company books.
This role is central to SIA's operations: your work underpins everything from client billing to company-wide budgeting, and your judgment shapes how confidently leadership can plan for the future.
What You Will DoYour responsibilities are a direct expression of SIA's five core values.
Value Creation
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that give leadership a clear & timely read on the business
Coordinate operating budgets, track spending variances, and analyze financial performance (ratios)
Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI and automation to streamline accounting and other back-office processes, reporting, and the tools that support them
Commitment to Clients
Ensure contribution and performance reports are timely and accurate enough to support incentives management
Support proposal and contract review with financial input on rates, profitability, and terms
Provide studio leaders with the financial information and reporting they need to manage their projects
Servant Leadership
Supervise and coach a small corporate services team (accounting, HR, and office admin support), including their day-to-day work and growth
Guide non-finance staff in understanding budgets, expense policies, and financial reports
Help onboard new employees to SIA's time reporting, expense, invoicing, and payroll processes
Sustainable Practices
Enforce internal financial controls and ensure tax and regulatory compliance across every jurisdiction SIA operates in
Manage the annual audit process and maintain clean, well-documented books
Maintain ongoing awareness of accounting standards, tax regulations, and the ERP/reporting tools relevant to the role
Build and maintain standard operating procedures for back-office operations (accounting, HR, and office admin)
Empowered Teams
Own the full accounting operations cycle: procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, time reporting to payroll, tax compliance/filings, and banking operations
Take full accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Support the annual budgeting cycle end-to-end, from planning through variance analysis
The Consulting Environment: What to ExpectExpectations
Challenging and rewarding work with real ownership over SIA's numbers;
your work will help shape decisions made at the leadership table.
Direct exposure to high-profile private & public sector clients in a variety of industries & geographies, across all of SIA’s innovation studios.
A direct line to, and close collaboration with, SIA's leadership team.
The opportunity to work in a boutique IT consultancy alongside (and leveraging) leading-edge AI and hybrid cloud technologies and teams.
Opportunity for growth and advancement as SIA's operations scale.
Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.
A blended work/life environment and culture, with continuous learning and personal growth.
An opportunity to build your business/social networks and soft skills.
100% on-site presence, five days a week, to stay close to the teams and information you support.
Meet the recurring deadlines of month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, and our annual audit.
Handle confidential and sensitive financial and HR information with discretion and professionalism.
Communicate proactively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including auditors, suppliers, and government agencies.
Prioritize competing demands, especially during peak close, budgeting, and audit periods.
Adapt to peak periods (year-end, tax season, audits) that may require additional focus and time.
Be “on call”, i.E. available in the event of occasional urgent finance matters outside regular hours (yes, even during personal time off!).
Plan vacations and time-off (maximum 2 consecutive weeks) within designated summer and winter slow-down periods and outside of our blackout periods.
Skills That Will Help You Thrive① Hard Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
CPA designation
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team management
Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP software, budgeting & forecasting software, analytics software
Full-cycle accounting experience: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting
Experience in a high-tech professional services or value-added reseller environment would be a strong asset
Experience dealing with clients and suppliers in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean (working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting) would be an asset.
② Soft Skills
Full professional bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written
Strong communication skills, able to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
Disciplined, organized, detail oriented, able to manage multiple concurrent deadlines, works well under pressure
③ Human Skills
Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
Leadership by example with the small team you supervise
A collaborative mindset, comfortable working closely with the leadership team
④ Brain Skills
Analytical mindset: critical thinker able to spot trends, variances, and risks in the numbers
Structured problem-solving, especially under close and audit deadlines
An agile learner, able to adapt to new tools, regulations, and reporting requirements
How Your Performance Is MeasuredKPIHow It Is MeasuredLagging Indicators
Professional Services Resale Products & Services
Revenue – annual growth
≥ 20%
≥ 20%
Gross Profit
≥ 35%
≥ 12%
Net Income Before Taxes
≥ 5% of Total Revenue
Accounts Receivable
≤ 15% receivables ≥ 60 daysSG&A Expenses
≤ 20% of Total Revenue
Leading Indicators
Professional Services Resale Products & ServicesMonthly financial statementsIssued by the 10th day of the following monthAudit readiness to reduce feesAudit fees reduced by ≥ 15%Timely employee surveys & assessmentsSurveys conducted, results tabulated, and insights published on schedule (~ every 2 months)
Position DetailsWork Model100% on-site, five days per week
LocationDowntown Montréal - 1000 de la Gauchetière Ouest, 39th floor
(direct access to the Metro and REM)
Reporting LineReports to the Vice President – Services
TeamSupervises a small corporate services team (e.G., accounting, HR, office admin support)
Employment TypeFull-time, permanent
TravelMinimal, occasional as needed
Your Well-Being
Competitive salary
Performance incentives
Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, disability, life)
Retirement savings plan (RRSP)
Dynamic, collaborative work environment
Snacks and birthday celebrations
Team events and social activities
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