Chief Accountant POST NUMBER: 451214
Lieu : Montréal, QC
Mode de travail : Hybride – 3 jours au bureau (flexibilité possible)
Notre client est un fabricant nord-américain indépendant de produits de consommation, reconnu pour son portefeuille de plus de 40 marques emblématiques dans les secteurs de l’entretien ménager et des produits pour piscines. Présent à l’international, il mise sur l’innovation, la qualité et la stabilité de ses équipes pour soutenir sa croissance.
Pourquoi ce poste ?
Vous recherchez un environnement stable, structuré et stimulant ? Ce rôle s’adresse à un(e) professionnel(le) expérimenté(e) qui souhaite s’investir à long terme dans une entreprise solide, en pleine expansion, où la rigueur comptable est valorisée et les contributions individuelles reconnues.
Responsabilités :
- Encadrer et développer l’équipe des comptes fournisseurs (3 personnes)
- Effectuer les écritures de fin de mois et gérer le grand livre
- Produire les états financiers mensuels, trimestriels et annuels
- Analyser les résultats financiers et présenter les bilans à la direction
- Participer activement aux audits internes et à la gestion de la trésorerie
- Collaborer avec les départements internes et contribuer à des projets transversaux
Formation :
- Baccalauréat en comptabilité
- Titre CPA (fortement souhaité)
- Minimum 10 ans d’expérience en gestion comptable, idéalement en fabrication ou distribution
- Parcours professionnel stable, démontrant un engagement à long terme
- Expertise en clôtures mensuelles, audits internes et gestion de bilans
- Maîtrise avancée d’Excel et d’un ERP (JD Edwards est un atout)
- Leadership mobilisateur, sens de l’organisation et rigueur professionnelle
- Excellentes aptitudes interpersonnelles et capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités
Chief Accountant – Consumer Products Division
Location: Montreal, QC
Work Mode: Hybrid – 3 days in-office (flexible)
Our client is a leading independent North American manufacturer of consumer products, with a global footprint and a portfolio of over 40 trusted brands in household and pool care. The company values innovation, operational excellence, and long-term team stability to drive its continued growth.
Why this role?
Are you looking for a stable, structured, and rewarding environment? This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional seeking long-term impact in a well-established and growing organization where precision and leadership are truly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team (3 members)
- Perform month-end entries and manage the general ledger
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Analyze financial performance and present balance sheets to leadership
- Support internal audits and cash flow management
- Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to special projects
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA designation (strongly preferred)
- 10 years in accounting leadership, ideally in manufacturing or distribution
- Stable career history with demonstrated long-term commitment
- Strong background in month-end close, internal audits, and balance sheet management
- Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (JD Edwards a plus)
- Inspiring leadership, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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