Financial Controller – Asplundh Canada

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead the annual planning process, quarterly forecasts, and long-range projections.

• Collaborate with operations teams to convert activities into financial forecasts.

• Analyze variances, identify potential risks, and suggest corrective measures.

• Ensure financial assumptions are consistent with the strategic direction.

• Supervise all accounting functions.

• Prepare and manage internal financial reports.

• Work with external partners to address tax obligations.

• Establish and track financial performance metrics.

• Enhance accounting processes and controls.

• Serve as a key financial partner to operational teams.

• Communicate financial challenges, risks, and opportunities.

• Offer data-driven insights to enhance performance and profitability.

• Support strategic initiatives and significant bids.

• Analyze costs and identify operational performance drivers.

• Conduct scenario analyses and investment assessments.

• Contribute to process enhancements through automation and analytical tools.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance (accounting, financial planning & analysis, operational finance, or controllership).

• A university degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.

• CPA designation is required or strongly preferred.

• MBA is considered an asset.

• Experience in multi-site or complex environments.

• Proven experience in business partnering and influencing senior management.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial modeling.

• Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.

• Capability to simplify financial information and influence non-financial stakeholders.

• Proficient in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and business intelligence tools.

• Ability to thrive in a transforming and fast-paced environment.

• Bilingual in French and English (both spoken and written) is required.

• Ability to merge strategic vision with operational execution.

• Strong focus on results.

• Leadership and persuasive skills.

• Autonomous, detail-oriented, and possess a strong sense of priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• A strategic role with a direct influence on financial performance.

• Exposure to a Canada–U.S. business environment.

• Opportunity to actively participate in decision-making and growth.

• A dynamic and evolving work atmosphere.

• Possibility of remote work.

• Travel requirements of up to 25% within Canada and the United States.