Director, Finance

Trace Associates Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic professional services firm in Calgary, Alberta seeks a Director of Finance to lead finance operations, develop team capabilities, and optimize systems. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, 12+ years of related experience, and expertise in financial reporting and operational accounting. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential. This position offers a chance to influence the organization's future by connecting finance with strategic priorities.

Benefits

Flexible employee ownership program

Positive company culture

Empowerment and teamwork

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance, including leadership in a professional services environment.
• Proven success in building and leading finance teams.
• Strong technical foundation in ASPE/IFRS and financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and accounting operations for the company.
• Coach, mentor, and guide team members in finance.
• Establish and implement financial systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Mentorship

Systems optimization

Collaboration

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Power BI

Excel-based FP&A tools (Vena)

Job description

The Opportunity

• We’re looking for a Director, Finance who combines strong people leadership, technical expertise, and a builder’s mindset to lead the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, design scalable systems and processes, and actively develop team capability and confidence for Trace’s next stage of growth. The role partners closely with the VP, Business Integration to shape the future of our finance function and connect the numbers to the stories driving our business forward.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Development
  • Coach, mentor, and guide Finance and Accounting team members to grow their technical depth, confidence andownership.
  • Create a learning-focused environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide clarity in roles, responsibilities and expectations through documented processes and ongoing feedback.
  System and Process Optimization
  • Provide the leadership and discipline needed to shift from ad-hoc workarounds to sustainable, consistent systems and documented best practices.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enable scalability AR, AP, and project accounting.
  • Establish strong documentation practices that make processes clear, repeatable, and transferable.
  • Act as the business owner for Deltek Vantagepoint and other finance systems, ensuring alignment between configuration, process, and reporting needs.
  Financial Operations and Reporting
  • Lead the day-to-day financial operations, establishing clear expectations and reinforcing high standards for review quality, accuracy, consistency, and accountability across the full accounting cycle, including AR, AP, billing, and general ledger.
  • Collaborate to address root-cause issues in transactional accounting, reconciliations, and Vantagepoint configuration.
  • Build team capability in accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, and process ownership.
  • Ownership of financial reporting and operational finance oversight as systems and team capability mature.
  Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Business Insight
  • Collaborate on the build-out of Vena for reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
  • Lead budget cycles, financial modeling, and variance analysis, developing a forward-looking FP&A function that supports Trace’s strategic priorities.
  • Build team capability to produce timely, meaningful reports that connect operational metrics to financial outcomes and strengthen financial literacy across the organization.

About You and Your Qualifications

• CPA designation (required) with 12+ years of progressive experience, including leadership in a professional servicesenvironment.
• Proven success in building and leading teams with a balance of accountability and trust.
• Proven ability to develop people, fostering growth, accountability, and confidence through coaching, training, mentorship and clear expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Strong technical foundation in ASPE/IFRS, financial reporting, and operational accounting.
• Natural collaborator who communicates with clarity, builds relationships, and thrives in a values-driven organization.
• A calm, solutions-oriented presence, someone who builds trust, steadiness, and clarity even during change.
• Comfort with Deltek Vantagepoint, Power BI, and Excel-based FP&A or forecasting tools (Vena or equivalent) is anasset.

Why Trace?

• We genuinely care about you and put our people first.
• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
• We are a company that wants to be the best at everything we do.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

For further information or to apply:Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-AB-CAL-0300-25. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.