Description
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My name is Nassim, and I am a Recruitment and Business Development Consultant at Fed Finance, a recruitment agency specializing in finance and accounting positions. I handle both temporary and permanent recruitment across Montreal. Our team of finance recruitment experts understands your profession and operates within your industry. We specialize in accounting, finance, and payroll positions.
I am currently looking for a Financial Controller for one of my clients, a company operating in the sports manufacturing industry. This is a permanent position based in Montreal, offering a hybrid work arrangement with two days working from home and three days on-site per week.
Company Overview
21 TSI is a Canadian group specializing in e-commerce and the sports industry. The company has developed several brands, including Maddle, Montreal Weights, Ascend, and Nordik Recovery, and continues to expand across Canada and internationally.
As part of its continued growth and organizational development, 21 TSI is looking to strengthen its finance team by hiring a Financial Controller.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and structuring the finance function. They will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial information, overseeing accounting activities, and improving processes while remaining closely involved in day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Close
Oversee the full accounting cycle for the group’s various entities;
Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of accounting and financial data;
Structure and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes;
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements;
Oversee bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations;
Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions;
Review and oversee accounting entries and adjusting journal entries;
Implement and improve accounting controls and procedures.
Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold
Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliations;
Monitor inventory movements, transfers, and adjustments;
Review and analyze product costs and cost of goods sold;
Ensure the accuracy of inventory-related financial data;
Contribute to improving cost allocation and tracking methods;
Work closely with operational teams to ensure consistency between accounting data and business operations.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Cash Flow
Participate in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts;
Monitor budget performance and analyze variances between actual results and forecasts;
Monitor and analyze cash flows;
Prepare financial analyses to track costs, margins, and overall company performance;
Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators;
Provide management with financial analyses to support decision-making.
Systems and Process Improvement
Play an active role in the transition from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite;
Ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of data within the new ERP environment;
Structure and document accounting and financial processes;
Identify automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency;
Optimize existing processes and ways of working;
Contribute to the implementation of new technology solutions within the finance function.
Team Management and Collaboration
Supervise, support, and develop members of the accounting team;
Assign and oversee accounting activities across the team;
Work closely with the company’s various departments;
Act as a key point of contact for accounting and financial matters;
Support management with various financial and operational projects;
Remain directly involved in accounting activities when required.
Relevant experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, or in a similar role;
Experience in a multi-entity environment, including the management of intercompany transactions;
Experience in D2C e-commerce is considered a strong asset;
Experience in an environment involving physical inventory;
Good understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, inventory transfers, and adjustments;
Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle and financial close processes;
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows;
Experience with an ERP system, ideally NetSuite;
Knowledge of QuickBooks Online;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Strong proficiency with technology and a keen interest in automation and process improvement;
CPA designation considered an asset, but not required if the candidate has directly relevant experience.
Key Competencies
High degree of autonomy and accountability;
Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
Excellent analytical skills;
Strong ability to set and manage priorities effectively.
