LRDG Language Research Development Group is a leading Canadian language-learning platform based in Montreal, offering a unique blend of tutoring expertise and online community support for proven, fast results. We have been a recognized partner to the Canadian government for over 20 years and are now looking to grow and build on what has made our business successful.
As our Director of Finance at LRDG, you will play a key role as part of the senior management team, responsible for leading and managing Accounting and FP&A.
We are seeking someone to lead an accounting team of four, overseeing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations for LRDG and several smaller related companies. This role will also drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and reduce and automate manual activities in preparation for migrating to a new accounting system.
You will also develop and build the FP&A function, working with all departments to define revenue and cost drivers, establish and track KPIs, and develop automated, standardized reporting and analysis.
At LRDG, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership to craft and execute financial and corporate strategies that align with business goals, enhance profitability, and ensure long-term financial health. Your insights will be key to driving growth, optimizing cash flow, and navigating both opportunities and challenges.
This role is ideal for an experienced finance and accounting professional who thrives on building and transforming finance functions and is eager to take a hands-on role in developing a new department while leading operational excellence initiatives within financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- 40% Accounting and Reporting: Manage a team of five, oversee the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of LRDG and several other related entities.
- 20% Process Improvement & Operation excellence: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and scalability for each client. Lead new accounting system selection and integration.
- 20% Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead all FP&A initiatives, build and transform the FP&A process, infrastructure, templates, and KPIS ensuring alignment with their specific business objectives. Conduct in-depth financial analyses, offering insights to guide key business decisions for clients.
- 5% Cash Flow Management: Monitor and optimize cash flow to ensure financial stability and proper funding for both day-to-day operations and strategic projects.
- 5% Compliance & Controls: Ensure all financial operations comply with applicable accounting standards (ASPE) and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.
- 5% Cost Management: Monitor and control operational costs, advising clients on opportunities for cost reduction and improved financial performance.
- 5% Audit Support: Manage and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 7+ years of experience in finance & accounting including in senior finance roles (Controller, Manager FP&A, Finance Director), with experience across multiple industries preferred, with at least 2 years as a Controller, and with at least 2 years in a FP&A role or having led the FP&A activities as a Controller.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification is an asset.
- Leadership: Strong professional and interpersonal skills, at ease with working with and influencing senior management, owners, and founders.
- Self starter: Ability to build new processes, map and improve financial operations, transform FP&A infrastructure, reporting efficiency. Ability to define risks and opportunities, define the scope with cross-departmental buy-in, and manage the project to completion.
- Skills: Deep understanding of financial and accounting operations, management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting; expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial software (ERP systems and accounting software a must).
- Attributes: Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Results driven and resourceful. Curious and looking to learn, improve, and adapt.
- Strategic: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of diving into the details when needed; strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and compelling way.
- Style: Hands-on, optimize and transform Finance department.
What we offer:
- 4 weeks of vacation + 1 week of vacation during the holiday season
- Health benefits and RRSP plan from day one
- Flexibility - we offer flexible hours during the week
- Hybrid work environment
- Company events throughout the year
- Lively downtown office with coffee, snacks, and a gym!
- Professional development opportunities – internal training, structured continuous learning, other internal roles
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* This role requires English language skills due to the need to communicate frequently with clients and key stakeholders based outside Quebec.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in finance and accounting, including senior finance roles
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Controller
- Minimum 2 years in a FP&A role or experience leading FP&A activities as a Controller
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- CPA certification
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting software; experience selecting and integrating new accounting systems
- Proven leadership managing accounting and finance teams
- Experience building or transforming FP&A functions, establishing KPIs, and automating reporting
- Strong attention to detail, organization, multitasking, and communication skills
- Ability to work hands-on to optimize and transform the Finance department
- English language proficiency for client and stakeholder communication
What We Do
Founded in Montreal, QC in 2002, LRDG is the leading developer and supplier of online language training technology solutions in Canada. At LRDG, we believe there is a better way to learn a language. We’ve created a more personal, interactive and unparalleled way to learn, while making sure the learner has all the support they need – no matter where they are. Being the trusted supplier and market leader for the Government of Canada, LRDG’s community allows learners from all over the world to achieve results that go beyond their expectations. Our language training specialists, pedagogical experts, and IT professionals form a diverse and strong team working towards one goal: to guarantee the highest levels of customer success and satisfaction
