Senior financial controller
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- CPA designation required
- A minimum of 5 years of significant experience in a Controller role or a similar position
- Full professional proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken
- Experience in a professional services environment is considered an asset
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, with a collaborative and empowering leadership style
- Knowledge of Dynamics 365 and IBM Analytics is considered an asset
- Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and a keen interest in leveraging artificial intelligence in the workplace
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Strong sense of autonomy and resourcefulness
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to tailor communications to different audiences;
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
- Versatility and flexibility.
Full description
The role
Are you passionate about finance and looking to grow within an organization undergoing significant transformation? Do you have a strong foundation in accounting and team management? If you answered yes to both questions, we would love to meet you!
Our finance team is currently seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will join a motivated and dedicated team that takes great pride in delivering high-quality work.
Founded in 1892, ROBIC is an internationally renowned firm bringing together professionals with diverse expertise, including lawyers, scientists, and engineers specializing in intellectual property and business law. In 2023, ROBIC joined the IPH Limited group, an international network of intellectual property firms operating across ten jurisdictions and serving clients in more than 25 countries.
WHY JOIN THE ROBIC TEAM?
- To be part of a people-focused and dynamic team
- To have a meaningful impact within a firm that is constantly evolving and open to new ideas
- To enjoy a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance
- To have the option to work remotely up to 3 days per week
- To benefit from an interesting compensation package with incentive opportunities
- To access a wide range of employee benefits, including: group insurance, RRSP plan with employer contribution, sick days, years of service recognition program, peer recognition programs, vacation days available from day one, telemedicine services for you and your family, an employee assistance program, OPUS discount, a free on-site gym, and more
- To work in a bright, fully renovated office space that is easily accessible by public transit, with complimentary coffee available at all times
- To collaborate with some of the most respected lawyers, engineers, and scientists in intellectual property in Canada
- To join an employer recognized among the Best Workplaces in Professional Services nationwide and certified as a Great Place to Work for the past three consecutive years.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for the accounting and finance function by ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of financial information
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including period-end closings, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial control processes
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, as well as management reports for the parent company
- Lead, motivate, and develop the accounting team by fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement