Posted 23 days ago
Financial Controller
@ VanLife Campers
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
VanLife Campers is hiring a full-time Financial Controller to report directly to senior management. The role oversees the company's accounting cycle, financial statements, budgets, cash flow and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, and supports major financial decisions. The posting requires a college degree, five or more years of experience, and fluent French.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounting cycle and financial statements
- Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow and variances
- Track production costs, COGS and vehicle profitability
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable and receivable
- Maintain internal controls and support management decisions
Requirements summary:
- College degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Five or more years as controller, assistant controller or similar
- Strong financial analysis and full accounting cycle knowledge
- Excellent Excel proficiency
- Fluent French; functional English
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | French, English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | accounting, finance |
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VanLife Campers
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Full company description
VanLife Campers is Canada’s #1 manufacturer of Class B camper vans, fully insulated for four-season use. Our mission is to offer customers a simple, user-friendly product that provides complete autonomy, a sense of freedom, and the ability to live adventure every day. To achieve this, the company has developed 100% electric auxiliary systems that are durable and proven to stand the test of time. Founded in 2017, VanLife Campers specializes in the design and manufacturing of four-season insulated camper vans. Entirely designed and built in Quebec, more than 100 new VanLife Campers hit the road every year. The company also offers year-round van rentals, as well as full and partial conversions, and equipment installation services. The VanLife Campers group employs around 60 people. Our headquarters are located in LaSalle, Montreal, with additional manufacturing operations in Saint-Alexandre-d’Iberville. We have eight dedicated van conversion stations. Our service department focuses on upgrades, warranty work, and van maintenance. In production, our team includes RV technicians, electromechanics, and cabinetmakers — all working to ensure exceptional craftsmanship and finish quality.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,399
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 35
- Reported office locations
- 4200 Rue Saint-Patrick, Montreal, Quebec, CA
- Other recorded names
- VanLife Campers
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VanLife Campers is Canada’s #1 manufacturer of Class B camper vans, fully insulated for four-season use. Our mission is to offer customers a simple, user-friendly product that provides complete autonomy, a sense of freedom, and the ability to live adventure every day. To achieve this, the company has developed 100% electric auxiliary systems that are durable and proven to stand the test of time. Founded in 2017…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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Your Role
Reporting directly to senior management, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the sound financial and accounting management of the company. The ideal candidate must be equally comfortable with day-to-day operations, financial analysis, and providing strategic support to senior management in their decision-making.
This is an operational and influential role in a dynamic manufacturing environment where projects evolve rapidly.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire accounting cycle and ensure the accuracy of financial information;
- Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements;
- Monitor budgets, financial forecasts, and variances;
- Manage and forecast cash flow;
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations;
- Track production costs, cost of goods sold, and vehicle profitability;
- Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators;
- Produce analyses that enable management to better understand the company’s performance and profitability;
- Participate in the preparation of annual budgets and financial projections;
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure their proper accounting treatment;
- Oversee payroll processes and government reporting requirements in collaboration with the relevant departments;
- Coordinate year-end closing procedures with external accountants;
- Maintain and improve internal controls and financial processes;
- Participate in the improvement and automation of management tools and administrative processes;
- Support management in growth initiatives and major financial decisions.
- Support department managers in developing, continuously updating, and monitoring their budgets, ensuring they have all the necessary data to make informed decisions.
Exigences
Above all, we are looking for an independent, detail-oriented, and solution-oriented individual who enjoys understanding the operations behind the numbers.
- College degree in accounting, finance, or a related field;
- Relevant experience as a controller, assistant controller, or in a similar role;
- Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle;
- Solid financial analysis skills;
- Excellent proficiency in Excel;
- Experience in a manufacturing environment: a significant asset;
- Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management: an asset;
- Knowledge of Zoho or an ERP/CRM environment: a plus;
- CPA designation: a plus, but not required;
- Ability to work in a growing small-to-medium-sized business where you must be both strategic and highly hands-on;
- Fluent in French; functional English to communicate with certain partners, suppliers, and customers outside Quebec.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years
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