This is a newly created role driven by organizational growth! The Controller is a critical pillar that supports the organization’s goals of continued success and future growth. Reporting directly to the owners of the company, this role will initially be a stand‑alone, full‑cycle position and will have a wide array of responsibilities. This startup organization requires a candidate who is comfortable with transactional tasks, reporting and analytical work, and is excited about growing with the company. The role may initially be onboarded remotely, later becoming a fully onsite position with some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations

Complete month, quarter, and year‑end close processes, ensure timely tax remittances

Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow forecast

Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial integrity

Establish workflow process, set up financial systems (ERP), enabling detailed grant management and accounting for better controls, work processes, grant management & SR&ED; accounting to better meet requirements of defence contracts

Create and document accounting processes and procedures

Develop and produce analytical reports and perform analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Manage cost tracking and allocation across multiple R&D; projects

Prepare financial reports, reconciliations for all government contracts and ensure contract compliance

Monitor grant budgets and prepare quarterly/annual reporting for research funding agencies





Track and forecast project costs across quantum photonics R&D;, manufacturing development and systems integration activities

Support bid proposal development by providing accurate cost estimates and financial projections for new government contracts

Liaise with external auditors on financial compliance matters

Contribute to budgeting and financial planning

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of post‑designation full‑cycle accounting experience

CPA designation required

Strong proficiency with technology tools, including Excel (QBO is an asset)

Experience in creating and documenting accounting processes and procedures

Experience in accounting for R&D; and/or government grants is an asset

Previous experience creating full set of month‑end reporting and analysis required

Previous experience in technology sector and/or a startup organization is an asset

Core Competencies

Entrepreneurial, risk‑averse, service‑oriented mindset with the ability to wear multiple hats

Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships

Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with high ability to prioritize

Robust judgment, analytical capability, and decision‑making skills with a high degree of accuracy

Highest level of confidentiality, ethics and integrity

Security and Compliance Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, if required for assigned projects

Must be eligible to comply with requirements of the Controlled Goods Program, if required for assigned projects

Must be willing to participate in background screening, documentation and compliance processes associated with security‑sensitive work

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📌 Controller (Quebec City)
🏢 MNP Executive Search & Professional Recruitment
📍 Quebec City