CFO

CB Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced CFO to join their team. The role requires over 10 years of experience in finance and excellent leadership skills. Key responsibilities include managing finance staff, strategic management of accounting functions, and developing relationships with investors. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with an MBA or CPA preferred. This position offers a competitive compensation range of $160,000 to $190,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years' management experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring and training for accounting and finance staff.
• Provide the finance and accounting functions with strategic management.
• Govern accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Operational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance or related field

MBA, CPA, CGMA or CMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ref ID: 05050-0012410736

Classification: CFO

Compensation: $160000.00 to $190000.00 yearly

Robert Half is looking for a CFO to join our client! The CFO must have an ability to work well with the CEO, board members and other senior executives, as well as strong analytical, strategic‑planning, operational and communication skills. Candidates with a combination of industry and public accounting knowledge are preferred. Are you an experienced CFO looking for a challenging role at an established company? Then this may be the role for you.

What you get to do every single day

• Manage hiring and training for accounting and finance staff
• Provide the finance and accounting functions with strategic management
• Recognize and control insurance requirements and business risks
• Oversee independent auditor relationships
• Govern accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Analyze cash flow as it relates to the organization's operations
• Develop and maintain relationships with investment institutions and investors
• Own process improvement for the integrity of a company's financial information
• Supervise all finance personnel
• Take care of financial systems implementations and upgrades
• Handle all relationships with vendors
• Enforce staff compliance with company policies and state and federal laws

Job Requirements

• Public accounting experience a plus
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• 10+ years' experience in accounting or finance
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• 5+ years' management experience
• Deep technical background in public accounting (GAAP)
• Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, CGMA or CMA preferred
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

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