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

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 outstanding 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
- Act as a business partner to management by providing meaningful financial analyses and recommendations to support decision-making
- Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting standards, regulatory requirements,



and the effectiveness of the internal control framework
- Coordinate external audit activities and ensure the quality and compliance of audit and assurance documentation
- Oversee the organization’s ongoing tax obligations (sales taxes, government remittances, and tax compliance) and serve as the primary point of contact with external advisors
- Be responsible for short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasting
- Lead the optimization, automation, and standardization of financial processes to improve operational efficiency and the quality of financial information
- Contribute to the evolution of the firm’s financial structure and implement the processes, tools, and controls required to support its growth
- Play a key role in the preparation of the annual budget, financial forecasts, and organizational performance analyses
- Ensure the consistency, relevance, and quality of financial analyses produced across the organization
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, financial institutions, vendors, government authorities, and other strategic partners
- Contribute to the preparation of financial presentations and reports for senior management, the executive committee, and the Board of Directors
- Lead or contribute to strategic projects and financial transformation initiatives that support the firm’s business objectives
- Oversee the governance of financial and accounting systems by ensuring data integrity, process reliability, access management, and the ongoing enhancement of tools supporting financial operations

Requirements And Skills

- CPA designation required
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📌 Senior Financial Controller (Montreal)
🏢 ROBIC
📍 Montreal