Financial Controller

What you will do?

• Financial Operations & Reporting
• Lead and manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, and GL processes
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, and year-end closings
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Motul Group standards
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance and data integrity
• Ensure reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and proper documentation of all transactions
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Oversee vendor management and payment processes
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and approvals
• Optimize working capital through effective payables management
• Maintain strong internal controls over disbursements
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Own strategic oversight of AR, credit policy, and risk management
• Drive working capital improvements through DSO, aging, and collections performance
• Oversee credit risk, bad debt provisioning, and complex dispute resolution
• Ensure invoicing accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls using analytics
• General Ledger (GL)
• Maintain the integrity of the GL and chart of accounts
• Ensure accurate journal entries and adjustments
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation
• Support financial audits and ensure audit readiness
• Tax & Compliance
• Manage all direct and indirect tax matters (corporate income tax, sales/use tax, GST, HST, VAT, etc.)
• Ensure timely filing and compliance with local tax regulations
• Cook up coordination with external tax advisors and auditors
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks within the business unit
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Strengthen internal controls and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions
• Business Partnering
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Drive cost optimization and profitability initiatives

What you bring?

• Education / Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred)
• Experience needed: 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including leadership roles
• Language: English: Mandatory, French: would be a plus
• IT Knowledge: ERP: SAP, SQL, Python, BI Reporting
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel