Financial controller

Based in Montreal for over 100 years, the McCord Stewart Museum bears witness to the history of the city — Quebec's metropolis — its influence across Canada and around the world, and the vitality, creativity, and diversity of the individuals and communities that make it up.

It amplifies their voices through the interpretation and dissemination of the remarkable heritage it safeguards: six collections comprising 3.2 million images, objects, documents, and works of art that position it as one of the leading museums in North America.

Committed to a process of decolonization and to implementing sustainable museum practices, it designs exhibitions and stimulating educational, cultural, and civic activities that offer a critical and inclusive perspective on social history and contemporary issues, encouraging action toward a more just society.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director, Administration and Finance, the position holder is responsible for managing all financial and accounting operations of the Museum and its Foundation, ensuring rigorous internal controls, and providing effective, proactive support to managers of both entities. Responsible for the quality of financial information and the effectiveness of processes, tools, and internal controls, they adhere to accounting best practices applicable to non-profit organizations and pursue continuous improvement.

Main duties

Financial and Budget Management

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting functions
• Prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts, in collaboration with the Director, Administration and Finance
• Ensure cost control and performance monitoring; profitability analysis
• Manage banking transactions and oversee reconciliation
• Ensure sound management of accounts receivable and accounts payable

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve a robust internal control framework aligned with nonprofit best practices
• Identify financial and operational risks and formulate recommendations to management
• Act as the resource person for government matters (source deductions, GST/QST rebates, T3010)
• Coordinate year-end preparation and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors

Reporting and Accountability

• Produce internal and external financial reports, including reporting for government accountability requirements
• Prepare financial statements and reports with the Director
• Regularly provide reliable financial information to each department

Supervision and Continuous Improvement

• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff under their responsibility
• Manage all payroll-related functions
• Evaluate and evolve financial processes and systems (including the ERP)
• Represent the finance department at manager coordination meetings

Desired profile

• University degree in accounting or administration and CPA designation.
• Five (5) to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in French and good knowledge of English.
• Proficiency in MS Office software, advanced proficiency in Excel for reporting.
• Knowledge of Business Central accounting software; knowledge of a point-of-sale (POS) system is an asset.
• Experience in a role involving supervisory responsibilities, analysis, and improvement of financial processes.

Key competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, particularly those applicable to non-profits.
• Proactive, organized, and highly autonomous.
• Ability to propose solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: customer service, tact, and diplomacy.
• Integrity, accountability, reliability.
• Analytical mindset, comfortable with numbers and statistics.
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to exercise rigorous professional judgment and adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive leadership; ability to supervise and coordinate a team's work.
• Interest in the cultural sector in general.

Benefits of working at the Museum

• Located in downtown Montreal, near the McGill metro station, shopping centers, and at the heart of the cultural scene.
• Competitive salary based on experience, complemented by a generous range of employee benefits (see below).
• Stimulating projects, hybrid work arrangement, flexible scheduling.
• Passionate professional team and an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
• Two (2) weeks off during the holiday season and three (3) during the year, four (4) fixed wellness days, in addition to floating, sick, and personal days.
• Group insurance and a generous pension fund.
• Social and cultural activities; private exhibition tours; training opportunities.

Applications accepted until November 6.

The McCord Stewart Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on the individual requirements of each role and select our staff based on their qualifications, skills, and experience.

All applications are welcome; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.