Communications Advisor - Spanish Required

Cuso International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Health benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

SWIM seeks a dynamic Director, Accounting to lead the corporate accounting function at its Vancouver headquarters. The role oversees managers who supervise teams in accounting, including AP and AR, and collaborates closely with tax, FP&A, treasury, and risk management to drive optimal financial operations.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in accounting and finance, CPA designation, and proven ability to mentor leaders in a multinational environment. Manufacturing/retail exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required with strong public accounting foundations.
• MBA is advantageous for broader business insights.
• Experience leading corporate accounting, AP and AR in a multinational setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead managers and senior managers across accounting functions.
• Collaborate with tax, FP&A, treasury, risk, and payroll to align processes.
• Drive post-acquisition integration activities and cross‑functional initiatives.
• Mentor and develop a team of 3–4 direct reports and a total team over 14.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA designation

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP or Oracle ERP

Job description

Full-time

CA$100,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Full-time

CA$204,000.00 yearly

Full-time +1

Permanent

Full-time

CA$62.68–CA$96.10 hourly

Full-time +1

Permanent

CA$75,000.00 yearly

Remote

Full-time

CA$73,784.00–CA$92,230.00 yearly

Full-time

Permanent

CA$150,000.00–$200,000.00 yearly

Temporary

CA$160,000.00 yearly

Full-time

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Highly successful, very large, and complex multi-national company. Fantastic career opportunity for a well-rounded accounting & finance leader who loves mentoring. Dynamic corporate culture, impressive executive leadership, well-rounded scope. Leading 3-4 direct reports (who are at Manager-level or Senior Manager-level) and a total team of over 14. Long-term career growth.

Who- the Company:

Our Client is a well‑established and well‑managed company with multi‑national operations and very impressive revenues. Collaborative, innovative, and friendly corporate culture.

What- the Role:

On behalf of our Client, SWIM is seeking a new Director, Accounting who will be based in the corporate headquarters in Vancouver.
The scope of this role is wide-ranging and ever‑evolving. The Director, Accounting will lead managers and senior managers (who in turn have teams of direct reports) in a few functional areas of accounting, including corporate accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The new accounting leader will work collaboratively with leaders of other functions such as tax, FP&A, treasury, risk management, payroll, etc., and may have the chance to cross‑train in some of those functions in future. Additionally, the Director will contribute to post‑acquisition integration work. Suffice to say this role is meaty and interesting and will put the right individual on an exciting career path to achieve leadership level within a very large Corporation.

Who- the Candidate:

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and proactive accounting leader with excellent mentorship and coaching abilities. Leadership skills are the most crucial component of this role. The selected candidate will have a track record of success leading the corporate accounting function of a large, complex, and multi‑national business.

What- the Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ progressive experience within Accounting and Finance, including direct oversight of Corporate Accounting and Operational Accounting, including Financial Reporting, AP, and AR
• CPA designation required. Additional qualifications such as MBA will be viewed very favourably
• Experience in a large (minimum $400M in revenues) multi‑entity, multi‑currency company, with complex consolidations (private and/or public is fine).
• Experience leading at least 2 direct reports, plus at least 5 indirect reports (i.e. leading managers). An eye for talent and bringing out the best in each individual
• Foundational training in a multi‑national public practice accounting firm
• Exposure to M&A is an asset, particularly post‑acquisition integration
• Exposure to US business operations highly preferred

Extensive experience collaborating with C‑Suite Executives and Board Members

Experience working with ERP systems in complex technology environments- bonus points for SAP or Oracle!

Proven process improvement and change management skills

Ability to work cross‑functionally across the business and build effective relationships with non‑finance colleagues

Demonstrated desire to deeply understand the relationship between business operations and accounting

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or another sector involving inventory and logistics is an asset, but not required

How Much:

Competitive base salary commensurate with level of experience, skills, and qualifications, likely in the range of $160,000 to $180,000.
The Company will provide their new Director, Accounting with a solid overall compensation package, including a very generous profit share program, professional development support, excellent health benefits, and other perks. Please feel free to discuss further with SWIM.

Where:

The Company is headquartered in downtown Vancouver. We are seeking a leader who enjoys having a positive presence in the office and taking part in in‑person collaboration, team meetings, onboarding and training of new staff, brainstorming discussions, social events, etc.