DIVISION CONTROLLER - PORTFOLIO SEARCH - MANUFACTURING - CANADA
May 19, 2025
The Appointed Executive
How Raw Selection sourced a Bilingual Division Controller for Megatech.
Division Controller
Kelly Poirier is a CPA-qualified finance professional with a strong track record of success across diverse industries, including manufacturing and engineering. She has held several finance leadership positions where she built deep expertise in corporate accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and audit readiness.
Her career began after graduating from McGill University, where she developed a solid technical foundation in finance and accounting. She has since taken on roles with increasing responsibility—managing full-cycle accounting, leading month-end close processes, and supporting ERP implementations.
Kelly’s prior experience includes hands-on exposure to fast-paced environments where precision, compliance, and proactive financial planning were non-negotiable. She is known for her structured approach, high attention to detail, and ability to turn complex financial data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
Her reputation as a dependable, detail-oriented professional made her a go-to resource for financial clarity and operational support in her previous organizations.
Implemented
robust financial controls
THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH
The business urgently needed a seasoned finance lead to build foundational systems, particularly around costing and cash management.
THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM
MiddleGround Capital
THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY
Megatech, a Quebec-based precision machining business producing complex, high-tolerance components for aerospace, space, medical devices, optics, and robotics. Known for quality, speed, and professionalism. • $40M annual revenue • Acquired by MiddleGround Capital in January 2023 • Recently modernized with CNC equipment and MRP systems
THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS
• Fluent in French and English
• Manufacturing finance experience
• GAAP and ERP background
• Willingness to travel between Canada and California
• Located near Quebec City
• The potential to grow into a Corporate Controller as the platform expands
WHAT CHALLENGES WAS THE CLIENT FACING?
No one in the finance seat. Needed leadership to implement standard costing and clean up financial reporting. The CFO was stretched across multiple entities and locations.
WAS THERE ANYTHING THAT MADE THE SEARCH CHALLENGING?
Yes — bilingual (French/English) candidates with manufacturing and ERP experience are rare, especially within commuting distance to Quebec City. The bar was set quite high.
THOUGHTS ON THE CANDIDATE
Kelly was a stand out profile not only is she fluent in French and English, ERP-savvy and a deep manufacturing background. From our first call, it was obvious they aligned with the business needs and cultural expectations.
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