Divisional Controller - Eastern Canada

Summary Divisional Controller – Eastern Canada

is a senior, hands‑on finance role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and controls for the Québec & Eastern Canada business within

Total PowerGen Solutions (TPGS) . This role acts as the

primary financial bridge between Corporate Finance and Québec operations , ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and clear financial insight to support operational decision‑making. The Divisional Controller will be deeply involved in day‑to‑day accounting activities including

AR, AP, expense reporting, project accounting, intercompany accounting, month‑end close, budgeting, and forecasting . In addition to technical leadership, this role is responsible for

coaching and developing the local finance team , improving consistency, capability, and confidence across accounting processes. This position requires fully bilingual fluency in English and French and the ability to travel up to 20%, primarily within Québec.

Who You Are – Core Competencies

Fully bilingual in English and French (imperative)

Strong communicator who can translate financial information for operational leaders

Comfortable in a hands‑on, operational finance role

Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members

Highly accountable, dependable, and detail‑oriented

Practical decision‑maker with sound judgment

Curious, analytical, and solutions‑focused

Able to balance urgency with accuracy in a fast‑paced environment

Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills

Confident presenting financial results to management

High ethical standards and professional integrity

Embraces change, continuous improvement, and standardization

Committed to ongoing learning and team development

What You’ll Do – Key Responsibilities Operational Accounting & Month-End Close

Oversee and actively participate in the month‑end close process, including schedules, reconciliations, and journal entries

Prepare and review financial statements and key performance indicators for the Québec operations

Review, investigate, and resolve accounting issues related to projects, service, parts, and operations

Ensure accurate expense reporting and cost allocation across branches, departments, and projects

AR, AP, Expense & Project Accounting

Provide oversight and review of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and employee expense reporting

Review and approve AP payment runs and support cash disbursement controls

Oversee project accounting and project costing, including margin analysis and job‑level financial performance

Partner with operations to ensure financial accuracy and discipline at the project and branch level

Intercompany Accounting & Corporate Liaison

Own and oversee intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, eliminations, and settlement processes

Act as the key point of contact between Québec operations and TPGS Corporate Finance

Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent intercompany reporting aligned with corporate standards

Help translate corporate requirements into practical, operationally workable processes for Québec

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Support preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts

Perform variance analysis and provide actionable insights to operational leadership

Assist with ad‑hoc reporting, projections, and scenario analysis

Identify cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies

Audit, Tax & Compliance

Coordinate and respond to auditor requests during interim and year‑end audits

Support annual and cycle inventory counts

Oversee tax filings and payments in coordination with Corporate Finance

Ensure compliance with ASPE, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership & Development

Coach, mentor, and develop the Québec finance team

Review work for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to best practices

Help standardize processes, documentation, and controls across the region

Raise the overall quality, consistency, and confidence of the local accounting function

Systems & Process Improvement

Lead process mapping, documentation, and internal control improvements

Support ERP enhancements and finance‑related system initiatives

Drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong operational practicality

Collaboration & Support

Partner closely with Québec operational leadership

Support the broader TPGS accounting team during month‑end and special initiatives

Travel to Québec branches as required to support finance operations (up to 20%)

What You Need – Qualifications & Experience

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation (or near completion)

Minimum 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in:

Multi‑branch or field service organizations

Project‑based or operational environments

Organizations with multiple legal entities and intercompany activity

Strong working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)

Hands‑on experience with intercompany accounting, AR, AP, expense reporting, and project accounting

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, IF formulas, financial analysis)

Experience working with ERP systems; ERP implementation experience is an asset

Ability to work independently while collaborating across corporate and operational teams

Comfortable interacting with operational leaders, controllers, and senior management

Willingness to work occasional overtime during month‑end, year‑end, and special projects

Availability during declared emergencies or critical operational events, as required

Working Conditions

Travel up to 20%, primarily within Québec

Regular interaction with operational leadership and Corporate Finance

Ability to attend meetings and deliver presentations

Prolonged computer use required

Occasional overtime as required

Ability to lift or move items up to 10 lbs, if required

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