Chief Financial Officer

Finance and Technology Management

Quebec, permanent position, primarily in-person

Do you want to take on a leadership role where financial operations are well-structured and where your true value lies in analysis, strategy, and continuous improvement?

A Quebec organization in the professional services sector is looking for someone capable of fully taking charge of its finance function, supporting management in its decisions, and mobilizing an experienced accounting team.

Your Role

You will report directly to the general management and work closely with members of the senior management team. You will present your financial analyses to the board of directors and contribute to the decisions that guide the organization.

The daily accounting tasks are handled by a structured team. Your mandate will mainly be to understand the numbers, identify the issues, and help the organization improve its performance.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Analyze the financial and operational performance of various business sectors

• Produce clear recommendations to support management decisions

• Define relevant performance indicators and develop monitoring tools

• Oversee accounting, financial, and risk management activities

• Mobilize, support, and develop the accounting team

• Strengthen internal controls and improve existing practices

• Participate in the organization’s strategic and technological projects

• Optimize processes to improve the efficiency and quality of financial information

• Monitor issues related to billing, accounts receivable, and collection timelines

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or equivalent training

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in accounting

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel management

• Concrete experience in financial analysis and strategic support

• Proficient in French, both spoken and written

• Advanced English, both spoken and written, necessary for certain professional interactions

• Mobilizing leadership, judgment, and ease of communication

• Autonomy, rigor, and ability to set priorities

• Strong interest in technology and process improvement

The CPA title is an asset, as is experience in implementing an accounting system.

What Makes This Opportunity Interesting

• A strategic role with a great deal of freedom of action

• Direct collaboration with senior management and the board of directors

• An accounting team already in place

• A culture focused on trust, recognition, and collaboration

• Flexible hours and occasional remote work possibilities

• Four weeks of vacation possible from the start, depending on experience

• A bank of personal days for managers

• Group insurance 

• A health management account

• An employer contribution to the pension plan, depending on experience

• Paid parking

• Provided cell phone

• Paid professional fees and continuing education

• A culture that truly respects evenings, weekends, and vacations

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