Corporate Controller in Montreal, QC

Corporate Controller Job Description

Corporate controllers oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions of a company and should have strong knowledge of CGAAP and financial reporting. Businesses prefer candidates with a CPA, a master’s degree in business administration, and experience working in public accounting. The job typically requires 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including five years in a management capacity.

Typical corporate controller duties:

Managing accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting transactions.

Performing analysis on financial results, trends, costs, and budgets.

Preparing forecast reports for income, expenses, and earnings.

Ensuring that accounting activities are in compliance with CGAAP and reporting requirements.

Preparing tax schedules and returns, and ensuring that corporate income tax compliance is accurate.

Creating and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve, and document accounting issues.

Managing the annual audit process.

Creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

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Salary for Corporate Controller in Montreal, QC

131070 - 185385

Low

131070

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

158865

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

185385

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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110925

129795

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111180

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83895

92055

103275

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77775

92310

108120

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70125

80835

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51255

56865

61710

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99705

120615

134130

Senior Cost Accountant

87720

96645

108630

Cost Accountant

64260

78030

92055

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65025

75735

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132855

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116790

141015

162945

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94605

111180

118575

Financial Reporting Accountant

73950

87720

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