Technicien.ne comptable / Accounting Technician

Founded in 1992, CF Montréal is a Canadian soccer team. Evolving over the years, the club has been a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise since 2012, a professional league comprising the elite of Canada and the United States. With over 130 permanent employees and more than 300 during the match season, CF Montréal is a pioneer in the Canadian soccer scene. CF Montréal boasts a dynamic and passionate team working in a stimulating and ever-evolving environment! Are you an ambitious individual looking to help build the new face of professional soccer in Montreal, Quebec? Join our team today!

Through the Montreal Impact Foundation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, CF Montréal is deeply involved in the community. Its mission is to organize and support activities aimed at improving the quality of life for children and families from vulnerable backgrounds. In particular, it provides sports facilities to promote physical activity and social inclusion.

A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CLUB, BUT MUCH MORE!

Founded in 1992, CF Montréal is a Canadian soccer team. Evolving through the years, the club is to this day a franchise of the Major League Soccer (MLS), the elite championship of Canada and the United States. With more than 130 permanent employees and more than 300 during the season, CF Montreal is a pioneer in the Canadian soccer community. CF Montréal represents a dynamic and passionate team evolving in a stimulating and always evolving work environment! Are you an ambitious person, wanting to help build the new face of professional soccer in Montreal and Quebec? Join our team now!

Through the Montreal Impact Foundation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, CF Montréal is deeply involved in the community. Its mission is to organize and support activities to improve the quality of life of children and families from underserved communities. In particular, it provides sports facilities to promote physical activity and social integration.

A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CLUB, AND MUCH MORE!

The person in this role will be responsible for ensuring the complete accounting of monthly transactions and operations (accounting cycle), in order to prepare and analyze various reports for the Club's five entities, while providing support to the team in all required financial activities.

Main responsibilities

• Perform the complete accounting cycle (excluding accounts payable and receivable).
• Record journal entries at the end of the month.
• Reconciling the different systems (Eigen, Outbox, Moneris, Amelia, Oracle, Vena, etc.).
• Participate in the analysis and explain the discrepancies, as well as reconcile the balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements for the various entities of the Club.
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of monthly results by department.
• Perform accounting operations related to payroll management and actively participate in the complete payroll cycle.
• Monitor projects and investments (Capex).
• File tax returns (GST-QST) monthly.
• Participate in the preparation of files for annual audits.
• Participate in the creation of interdepartmental management, analysis and accounting procedures tools.
• Propose and implement improvements to optimize accounting activities and internal controls.
• Responding to employee requests for information and support.
• Perform all other related tasks.

Job description

The person in this role will be responsible for ensuring the complete accounting of monthly transactions and operations (accounting cycle), with the goal of preparing and analyzing various reports for the Club’s five entities, while providing support to the team in all required financial activities.

Main responsabilities

• erform the complete accounting cycle (excluding accounts payable and receivable).
• Record journal entries at month-end.
• Reconcile the various systems (Eigen, Outbox, Moneris, Amélia, Oracle, Vena, etc.).
• Participate in analysis and explain variances, as well as reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements for the Club’s different entities.
• Contribute to the preparation and analysis of monthly results by department.
• Perform accounting operations related to payroll management and actively participate in the full payroll cycle.
• Ensure follow-up on projects and investments (Capex).
• Prepare monthly tax filings (GST/QST).
• Assist in preparing files for annual audits.
• Participate in creating management tools, analysis reports, and interdepartmental accounting procedures.
• Propose and implement improvements to optimize accounting activities and internal controls.
• Respond to information requests and employee support requests.
• Perform any other related tasks.

• The personality! Resourceful, proactive, autonomous, solution-oriented, rigorous and with a great eye for detail.
• Hold a university degree, or a DEC in accounting or equivalent.
• Possess a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, autonomously, and to work under tight deadlines according to precise schedules.
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, rigor and precision.
• A mindset focused on automation and the optimal use of technological tools.
• Demonstrate initiative and possess a collaborative spirit.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite.
• Knowledge of Vena, Concur, NetSuite is an asset.

Required qualifications

• Personality! Resourceful, proactive, autonomous, solution-oriented, rigorous, and detail-oriented personality.
• Hold a university degree or a college diploma (DEC) in accounting or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently, and meet tight deadlines according to precise schedules.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, rigor, and accuracy.
• Mindset focused on automation and optimal use of technological tools.
• Demonstrate initiative and possess a collaborative spirit.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite.
• Knowledge of Vena, Concur, and NetSuite is an asset.

Additional information

CF Montréal thanks all those who have expressed interest by submitting their applications. However, only those whose applications are selected will be contacted. CF Montréal's values ​​and mission are based on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Interculturalism defines not only our sport, but also our Club. We are therefore committed to applying these principles in our recruitment processes and in our work environment. For any further questions regarding CF Montréal's initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact us.

CF Montréal thanks those who express an interest by submitting their application. However, only successful candidates will be contacted. CF Montréal's values and mission are the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. Interculturalism defines not only our sport, but our Club. We are therefore committed to applying these principles in our recruitment processes as well as in our work environment. For more questions about the actions taken by CF Montreal, do not hesitate to contact us.