Financial Controller

Great opportunity to join a growing startup in the field of renewable energy (green/clean tech) located in Sherbrooke.

Under the supervision and in collaboration with the President/Co-founder, the professional in the position of controller will be responsible for the organization’s accounting activities and will ensure the implementation of efficient and reliable processes.

Main responsibilities :

• Produce and validate monthly and annual financial statements according to deadlines.
• Contribute to the preparation of budgets and forecasts and ensure their follow-up.
• Perform financial analyses and produce the required financial reports.
• Conduct and participate in government grant applications.
• Ensure the reliability and completeness of the financial information produced.
• Participate in various mandates/special projects.
• Assists the Manager in identifying sources of funding and negotiating agreements.
• Propose opportunities for the continuous improvement of financial/accounting processes in order to optimize the performance and quality of the information produced.

Salary:

To be discussed.

Required profile:

• Possess the title of CPA
• Have 5 years of experience as a controller or in similar functions
• Experience in a startup environment, a definite asset.
• Demonstrate initiative and proactivity.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing and growing environment.