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Vice President of Finances
spiria · Montreal, Canada
About The Role
As Vice President of Finances, you will
- Produce monthly interim financial statements, tax returns, and management dashboards;
- Manage an accounting technician and analyze current processes to recommend an efficient team structure covering the full accounting cycle, payroll, and benefits;
- Manage and optimize working capital and oversee collections from clients;
- Implement, prepare, and monitor annual budgets and establish an expense approval process;
- Submit grant applications in collaboration with stakeholders and produce all required documentation (CDAE, SR&ED, Emploi-Québec, and others);
- Conduct various analyses and develop financial strategies in collaboration with company managers;
- Collaborate with the leadership team and contribute to corporate strategy, including acquisition projects;
- Develop and maintain business relationships with financial partners, external auditors, and other vendors or regulatory bodies;
- Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and administrative controls;
- Participate in various events to increase the company's visibility with financial partners and other stakeholders.
The keys to your success
- CPA designation, along with at least 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role;
- Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written;
- Experience with government grant processes (CDAE, R&D, Emploi-Québec) is an asset;
- Strong experience in financial analysis, modelling, and management reporting;
- Strategic mindset with a solid understanding of the challenges faced by a professional services firm;
- High standard of professional ethics and constant attention to accuracy;
- Positive leadership and excellent collaboration, team mobilization, and communication skills;
- Results-oriented with sound business judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving;
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations;
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills when it comes to financial issues;
- Skilled negotiator with a win-win mindset;
- Ability to anticipate financial risks and implement appropriate controls;
- Knowledge of Business Central is an asset.
Employment details
- Flexible work arrangement (remote, hybrid, or in-person) — what matters is the impact of your work, not where you are;
- Presence at the Montréal office is required at least 3 days at the end of each quarter;
- Salary range: $145,000 to $185,000, based on a 37.5-hour workweek and an annual performance bonus
What we offer
- 4 weeks of vacation plus 5 additional days off during the Holiday season;
- Flexible personal days to manage life's unexpected moments;
- DPSP-RRSP program with employer contribution;
- Comprehensive group insurance plan;
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Dialogue;
- Reimbursements for training, certifications, and professional memberships;
- Annual Spiri-Flex reimbursement for health, ergonomics, and connectivity expenses.
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