Leclerc is a family business with 120 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in eight plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Enjoy quality meals at low prices in the cafeteria (unlimited coffee, tea, cookies and bars)
• Enjoy free use of the sports facilities (basketball court, training room and cardio room)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, solutions-orientedCorporate Controller to take ownership of all our accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will play a strategic role within an internationally growing group by ensuring the reliability of financial data, optimizing processes, and driving the performance of the accounting team.

Your leadership, attention to detail, and ability to navigate a complex environment will make you a key contributor to decision-making and value creation for the organization.

Key responsibilities

Financial management and reporting

• Prepare the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including international subsidiaries.
• Oversee the entire accounting cycle, including month-end close, journal entries, and analyses.
• Manage treasury activities: forecasts, cash flow, financing, and foreign exchange risk management.
• Coordinate external audits, tax reviews, and government reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review tax returns and tax reconciliation and follow up with authorities as needed.
• Optimize financial processes: automation, data centralization, and systems improvements.
• Ensure governance and application of transfer pricing policies.

Internal control and compliance

• Strengthen internal controls and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Ensure proper allocation of capital projects and support teams in their analyses (Capex vs. Opex).
• Oversee and validate government grant applications.
• Manage the documents required for corporate insurance renewal.
• Serve as an internal reference for accounting standards.
• Ensure sales tax compliance in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Financial planning and analysis

• Plan and coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor, analyze, and control budgets by department.
• Provide relevant financial analyses to support strategic decisions.

Leadership and team management

• Recruit, engage, and develop members of your team.
• Support talent development and career progression.
• Promote a culture focused on solutions, collaboration, rigor, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and CPA designation.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Significant experience in financial controlling, audit, or corporate accounting.
• Knowledge of U.S. compliance requirements (an asset).
• Excellent command of accounting standards and period-end close processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, transforming environment.
• Inspirational leadership, strategic mindset, and exemplary rigor.
• Comfortable in an ERP-based IT environment; advanced Excel skills. (Knowledge of SAP is a major asset.)
• Effective communication skills in French and English, both written and spoken.
• Integrity, professional judgment, and impeccable ethical standards.

Salary: starting at $91,027 per year + bonus. Salary will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, and organizational needs.