Chief Financial Officer, Canada

CEVA Logistics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Guelph, ON is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with laws. The role requires a university degree, CPA or equivalent, and extensive international finance experience. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills to support the management team and drive strategic financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree and advanced education or professional qualifications required.
• Extensive experience in finance within international manufacturing and sales organizations.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and support key management.

Responsibilities

• Drive local finance organization to support operations and business.
• Ensure compliance with group and local laws.
• Lead financial strategy development and execution.

Skills

International finance management

Strategic initiatives focus

Strong communication skills

Hands-on finance approach

Education

University degree

CPA, CMA or equivalent certifications

Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer, Canada — Guelph, ON. The role reports directly to the Country Manager-Canada and functionally reports to the Regional CFO North America.

The position has strong interactions with:

• the NOA Zone Business Controller for matters related to Business Performance, Forecasting & Budgeting activities


• the Group Finance Manager for matters related to Accounting & Finance activities


• the Group Autogenous Vaccines BU head of Controlling

The team in Canada is composed of 8 people to manage:

• 2 Industrial Controllers


• 1 Accounting Manager in charge of 4 accountants (1 Account Payable Supervisor, 1 Accounts Payable Accountant, 1 Account Receivable Accountant, 1 General Accountant)


• 1 Commercial Analys

Responsibilities

• Drive & take full ownership of the local finance organization to support operations & business at achieving their goals, including the annual budget & estimate cycles.


• Support the implementation of operational and financial strategies in Canada


• Lead and monitor implementation of and adherence to a high standard internal control over financial reporting that is compliant with the Group framework.


• Act as a guardian of the local and Support Functions rules,


• Manage the risk and opportunities and ensure that the right tools and procedures are in place.


• Ensure compliance of the Canadian entities with both group and local laws and regulations


• Ensure that the Canadian entities are compliant with tax and other local financial regulations, including timely filing of statutory accounts


• Is accountable for the accuracy of the reported P&L and balance sheet of the 3 legal entities, both in local and French GAAP


• Is accountable for regulatory watch on Finance, accounting, cash and tax and, if changes, for alerting proactively the relevant Corporate owners


• Act as the guardian of all financials indicators/aggregate at Legal Entity (LE) and Management Entity (ME) levels


• Manage relationships with local auditors according to group instruction


• Is responsible for timely yearly closing of statutory accounts


• Lead local adaptation of corporate guidelines, standards and procedures to ensure compliance both at corporate and local levels (accounting, tax and cash, risk management & payroll)


• Animate financial cycles (Group and local), consolidation, cash forecast and tax within Canada


• Ensure achievement and drive optimization of main KPIs


• Ensure anticipation of all financial aspects related to modifications in the organization and/or business models


• Monitor relationships and negotiations with local banks


• Review & approve all Payroll distributions


• Provide relevant set of analysis to business in order to optimize the overall performance of the country and support business needs


• Perform tax specific studies in accordance with corporate tax organization


• Ensure relevant applications of tax incentives & grants that can be available


• Manage foreign currency exposure according to group policy


• Ensure Data Quality Management


• Ensure maintenance & development of local ERP as well as systems compliance with SOD


• Ensure implementation and appropriation of corporate tools locally


• Ensure that global tools are well used and not substituted by local tools


• Oversee commercial & industrial management reporting and collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and strategic oversight


• Participate in key strategic decisions as part of the senior management team, leading financial strategy development and execution


• Partner with business units to uncover growth opportunities and enhance process efficiencies


• Contribute to financial strategic planning by providing insights, analysis, and recommendations, and setting functional goals aligned with organizational aims


• Support organizational & business projects to propose effective solutions and improvements


• Conduct financial viability analyses for new projects, including detailed profitability assessments, funding needs, and risk evaluations


• Leverage market insights and customer connections to generate valuable business intelligence

Qualifications

• Education: University degree required; advanced education or professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent certifications required


• Extensive experience in finance within an international, manufacturing & sales-driven organizations; regional experience, a focus on strategic initiatives, and a global mindset will be an advantage.


• Experience in rapidly changing companies with a hands-on approach to finance, focusing on commercial finance, manufacturing controlling, value creation processes, cost effectiveness initiatives, profitability and margins.


• Ability to support the Country Manager & Site Director in co-leading the company, acting as a sparring partner and challenging the status quo.


• Proven experience in working with different business stakeholders, possessing strong managerial and leadership skills


• Strong communication skills, capable of providing clear and concise insights to senior management and other key stakeholders


• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required

Votre profil :

• Education: University degree required; advanced education or professional qualifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent certifications required


• Extensive experience in finance within an international, manufacturing & sales-driven organizations; regional experience, a focus on strategic initiatives, and a global mindset will be an advantage.


• Experience in rapidly changing companies with a hands-on approach to finance, focusing on commercial finance, manufacturing controlling, value creation processes, cost effectiveness initiatives, profitability and margins.


• Ability to support the Country Manager & Site Director in co-leading the company, acting as a sparring partner and challenging the status quo.


• Proven experience in working with different business stakeholders, possessing strong managerial and leadership skills


• Strong communication skills, capable of providing clear and concise insights to senior management and other key stakeholders


• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required