#️⃣ Ref. 865 | 📍 Montreal | 🏢 Permanent (On-site)
💰 $100,000 – $125,000 + bonus (up to 10%)
📆 Start date: Flexible
Role Overview
Our client is a long-established Quebec-based manufacturing company specializing in the assembly of mechanical components for industrial lifting equipment. The organization operates in a collaborative, human, and agile SME environment, with a strong focus on operational excellence and quality.
In a context of growth and organizational strengthening, the company is seeking a Director, Finance & Administration to enhance financial governance, oversee accounting operations, support strategic decision-making, and manage key elements of the HR function.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Finance
💼 Supervision + hands-on as needed
• Oversee the full accounting cycle (via internal resource)
• Improve processes, controls, and reporting
• Supervise payroll (Netris)
• Lead cashflow monitoring (critical due to international imports)
• Manage month-end close, financial statements & annual budget
• Oversee credit, collections, limits & customer terms
• Support administrative follow-up on procurement & disbursements
• Manage sales taxes (GST/QST) compliance
• Handle required corporate reporting to the international head office
2. Financial Analysis & Strategic Support
📊 Decision-making insights & dashboards
• Margin analysis, profitability, operational trends
• Dashboard creation (advanced Excel required)
• Support investment evaluations, improvement projects & grant applications
• Participate in management discussions and influence decisions
3. Human Resources
👥 Administrative & operational HR function
• Administrative recruitment + coordination for production roles
• Onboarding, documentation, offers, and disciplinary follow-up
• Oversee CNESST, disability & benefits files
• Support managers on HR issues & day-to-day matters
• Foster a positive workplace culture & recognition initiatives
4. International Coordination
🌎 Corporate liaison with international HQ
• Financial and administrative compliance reporting
• Regular communication in English (level 7/10 expected)
Candidate Profile
⭐ Solid experience in SME environments combining Finance + Accounting + HR
📈 Strong analytical skills & advanced Excel (models, TCD, dashboards)
🧩 Human leadership style & sound judgment
🧠 Autonomy, rigor, discretion & business sense
⚙️ ERP knowledge (manufacturing environment) — Sage 300 strong asset
🌐 Functional advanced English (international communication)
Compensation & Benefits
💰 $100,000 – $125,000 + annual bonus up to 10%
🛡 Group insurance (50/50 cost-sharing)
📦 FTQ contribution ($1,000/year)
🏖 3 weeks + paid holiday shutdown (Christmas to New Year)
🏡 1 day/week remote (primarily on-site)
🗓 Flexible scheduling — option for 4-day work week depending on profile
🚗 Free parking
📆 Flexible start date
What Makes This Role Attractive
• Strategic impact within a growing manufacturing SME
• Rare blend of Finance + HR + Operations + Strategy
• International exposure via head office reporting
• Human, stable, and non-bureaucratic environment
• Real opportunity to leave a mark