Corporate Controller - Canada
Alstom
- Saint-Bruno, QC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the Canadian Accounting & Reporting Team and manage the performance, development, and training of all employees to drive business value for Canadians reporting units; this includes.
- Accounting and Reporting
- FX Risk Management
- Budget support
- Be responsible for the year-end and semester-end financial external audits (1 reporting units) and the preparation of the financial statements
- Monitor new accounting pronouncements under IFRS to ensure timely identification of accounting pronouncements and their impact on the Canadians units
- Work with various teams throughout the Alstom group to improve financial reporting processes and ensure all relevant accounting issues and complex transactions are identified and addressed
- Assess and document the accounting impact and required disclosures for major and complex transactions, including significant contracts, acquisitions, and non-recurring transactions
- Partner with the Tax Team to ensure legal entity reporting and accounting for tax-related matters are properly assessed, reported, and disclosed both internally and externally
- Complete the integration of the legacy Bombardier Transportation reporting units within the Alstom systems (e.g., SAP), process (e.g., AP), and streamlining of the organizational structure.
- Be the Finance lead on different “special funding” negotiations with the governments and other “non-traditional” partners (Québec, Canada, US, etc.)
- A university degree in accounting
- A professional accounting designation (CPA/CA preferred)
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial reporting preferably at a publicly traded company
- English required, French an asset
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise as well as continuous disclosure requirements
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative relationships with all levels of the organization
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and managing high-performing teams in remote dynamics
- Strategic decision-making skills with the ability to quickly adapt in complex environments with shifting priorities and deadlines
- Occasional trip
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.