Job Description

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is one of a global leaders in the accessibility industry, designing and building elevators for home and commercial use, wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, dumbwaiters, and patient care products such as medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build with quality and attention to our customers' needs.

Savaria employs 2,500 valued associates globally and has 14 manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

In a context of continuous organic growth and acquisitions, the Corporate Accountant, based at the head office in Laval, Quebec, will report to the Director, financial reporting and will work in close collaboration with the other corporate functions (treasury, taxes, legal). He will play a key role in the finance department by performing accounting tasks related to month-end and corporate accounting processes, with support from the accounts payable technician.

Main responsibilities

Produce monthly and quarterly financial statements of the corporate entities; Prepare and document month-end reports for the companies under his/her responsibility; Prepare quarterly forecasts and budgets for the companies under his/her responsibility; Account for certain complex accounting transactions (including dividends, investments, advances, reorganizations, share capital); Record banking transactions and financial instruments, including long-term debt and interest, with support from the treasury team; Account for share-based compensation and exercises; Coordinate and supervise the closing of intercompany and supplier accounts receivable for the companies under his/her responsibility; Coordinate the rebilling of corporate expenses; Provide tax information for provisions and tax returns for the companies under his/her responsibility; Participate in internal, external, and government audits concerning the companies under his/her responsibility; Be the "super user" for the Maximum accounting software used for the companies; Review and optimize the processes of the current position; Any other related tasks pertaining to the accounting activities of the head office team

Skills & Education

Degree : Bachelor's degree in business administration, or the equivalent; Hold a CPA certification (auditor an asset); Experience : A minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in a multi-site environment, ideally international, with month-end and transactional operations; knowledge of IFRS standards; Skills : Great attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent command of Excel and ease with systems, effective communication style, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and to manage multiple files, sense of organization, rigor, autonomy, proactivity and team spirit; Language : Fluency in written & spoken English and French;


The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation and brings experience from a public company or a large private organization, ideally within the manufacturing or distribution sectors. They are a strong communicator in both French and English, with excellent written and verbal skills. Known for their collaborative mindset and positive, constructive attitude, this individual thrives in a team environment. They are flexible, enjoy taking on new challenges, and demonstrate a strong attention to detail, discretion, and a commitment to rigor and quality in their work.