Director, Finance

Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Director Finance to manage accounting and finance functions at its Halifax headquarters. This full-time position requires strong financial reporting and internal control skills, along with a CPA designation and 5 to 10 years of experience. The role includes team leadership and offers a competitive compensation package in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Qualifications

• Nearly completed or recently completed a Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Advanced attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and analysis for multiple entities.
• Lead cash flow management and reporting.
• Develop and implement internal processes and controls.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns.
• Coordinate year-end activities with external auditors.
• Maintain general ledger and supervise staff.

Skills

Accounting Software

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Financial Report Writing

GAAP

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Financial Modeling

Corporate Finance

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Job description

Job Description

Our client a growing industry leader in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Director Finance to manage the accounting and finance functions for its head office in Halifax . This is a permanent opportunity.

Willing to roll up your sleeves you will lead the organizations financial reporting and internal systems and controls activities. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with a team of highly motivated committed individuals primary responsibilities include :

• Financial accounting reporting and analysis for multiple entities
• Cash flow management and reporting
• Developing and implementing internal processes systems and controls
• Corporate income tax return preparation
• Year-end coordination with external auditors
• General ledger maintenance
• Staff supervision
• Other accounting finance and special project responsibilities as required

As the ideal candidate you have nearly completed or recently completed a Chartered Professional Accountant designation and have between five to ten years experience. Your track record and accomplishments reflect your advanced attention to detail communication interpersonal and problem resolution skills. Willingness to do the legwork while having the ability to guide the junior staff is critical. Additionally you are passionate about your responsibilities and possess high ethical standards and integrity. Exceptional organizational prioritizing and time management skills are also required.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive benefits and compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The organization offers a positive cooperative and progressive workplace that promotes respect honesty and a team-oriented approach. If you are an enthusiastic results-oriented individual with proven customer-oriented focus and advanced analytical skills this may be the career move for you.

If interested in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities the local job market or to discuss your career interests please contact Troy D. Yeo CPA CA Partner & Senior Recruitment Consultant at .

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canadas only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions please visit our website at .

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous / Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process such as an interview or testing please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Forecasting,Ellucian,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1