Global Corporate Controller (Full-time, 12-month contract)

Overview:

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller is responsible for the preparation, consolidation, and compliance of the consolidated financial statements for Solmax Group and its subsidiaries, published for internal and external purposes. This strategic role ensures the integrity and reliability of financial information, while maintaining compliance with IFRS standards and internal policies.

The incumbent will guarantee the quality of consolidated financial statements, coordinate external audits, and implement accounting policies across the organization. This position requires technical rigor, deep expertise in IFRS standards, and the ability to oversee complex financial processes in an international context.

This role is offered as a maternity leave replacement for a fixed term, with the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects in a global environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review IFRS consolidated financial statements and the Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for the Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and compliance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Supervise the timely production of financial statements by coordinating accounting teams across entities.

• Develop, communicate, and ensure adoption of accounting policies to guarantee consistent application of IFRS standards across all subsidiaries.

• Act as a resource for the entire Group on IFRS-related questions, providing training and support.

• Ensure complex and unusual transactions across all Group entities are analyzed and properly accounted for and presented.

• Liaise with external auditors, coordinate the consolidated financial statement audit process, and follow up on implementation of their recommendations.

• Actively participate in the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts.

• Ensure the integrity and reliability of financial data produced in the Group’s main ERP system and consolidation system, including related internal controls.

• Guarantee compliance with regulatory and internal requirements in collaboration with Tax, Treasury, and Financial Planning departments.

• Participate in special projects related to consolidation, business integrations, and optimization of financial processes and ERP systems.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting).

• Recognized accounting designation (CPA).

• Audit experience – an asset.

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, in a similar position, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent technical skills in accounting, IFRS standards and financial statement consolidation.

• Bilingual (French/English).

• Knowledge of ERP systems (Dynamics 365, SAP, BI, Cognos – asset).

• Experience in an international, multi-site, multi-currency environment.

• Strong attention to detail, rigor, and initiative.

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Collaborative leadership and hands-on involvement in projects.

• Exceptional ability to simplify and communicate financial results, data analysis, and accounting standards (IFRS).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Flexible work schedule in hybrid mode

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Generous employee and family assistance program (including telemedicine and medicine)

• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution