Financial Controller, Operations (Hybrid)

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you. 

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

Join a dynamic and growing team!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Accounting and Sector Partnership, you will join a fast-growing organization, with a team of passionate financiers ready to take on new challenges. You will have a direct impact on the company's financial and operational performance by providing accurate financial analysis and strategic recommendations aimed at optimizing results. You will have a direct impact on the company's financial and operational performance by providing accurate financial analysis and strategic recommendations to optimize results.As a Financial Controller, you will supervise a team of professionals and work closely with various business units to support the company's continued growth. You'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring the robustness of financial processes while providing full visibility of the sector's activities.

We offer a hybrid work mode (2 days/week in the office), giving you the possibility of working remotely from home and in our offices in Quebec or Ontario.

Ready to take on this challenge?

Primary responsibilities 

• Facilitate ERP change management and pursue continuous improvement initiatives; 
• Contribute to the financial analysis of proposals and financial clauses in various contracts;
• Contribute to the analysis of financial results and identify trends/problems likely to influence current or future activities;
• Perform variance analysis comparing results to budget and key performance indicators for sector operations;
• Develop and lead monthly financial presentations for the sector and organize monthly project risk assessment meetings with sector managers;
•  Manage the preparation of sector budgets and quarterly projections with sector managers;
•  Manage a team of project analysts and accountants by fostering an environment that promotes CIMA+ values;
• Manage project financial reviews to ensure sound financial support and contribute to the improvement and financial success of projects;
• Oversee the DRM by conducting review sessions and working closely with accounts receivable and billing specialists to improve cash flow;
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting policies and standards;
• Work with internal and external auditors and collaborate with other financial controllers to develop processes, standards and ensure continuous improvement;

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (an asset);
• Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience, including 5 years' management and leadership experience in a senior financial function and experience in a professional services organization (an asset);
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English. Bilingualism is an essential requirement for this position in order to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including our customers, partners and cross-sector teams nationwide ;
• Strong leadership skills to communicate effectively and positively influence senior management and others;
• Strong communication and financial literacy skills;
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure;

In addition to financial compensation, CIMA+ offers:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.

• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services

• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution

• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares

• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)

• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode

• Work/Life balance policy across Canada

• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience

• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off

• Employee referral bonus program

• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more

• Mentoring programs at local and national level

• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

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Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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