Director Finance

Swim Recruiting; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruiting firm is searching for a Finance Director for a private company based in Surrey. This role involves leading a finance team, managing financial reporting, and driving process improvements. Candidates must have a CPA designation, relevant leadership experience, and a strong grasp of IFRS. The position offers a competitive salary of $160-180,000 plus bonus, with a hybrid work model requiring two in-office days per week.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Free parking

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of financial reporting experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Basic knowledge of Canadian Corporate tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Finance team of 10+.
• Plan and coordinate all financial reporting under IFRS.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Director Finance opportunity with a fantastic company located in the Fraser Valley!

Great opportunity to join a friendly, tight-knit, stable, and successful private company headquartered in Surrey with a fantastic culture! Ideal is an experienced finance leader with a mix of public practice and industry experience in IFRS. We are seeking an engaged leader that has managed teams of 10+, with strong communication skills, and great follow up that can contribute to the vision and strategy. This role is leading teams in reporting, budgeting and forecasting and process improvement and offers variety in a wide variety of areas of finance.

Who- the Company:

Our client is an established industry leader in its field that has continues to grow with great people. The company has a culture that is tightknit, professional, and friendly with great work life balance. They also have a beautiful office with onsite gym, free parking and more.

What- the Role:

The Finance Director position is a varied role managing a skilled team of Managers and their indirect reports.

People Management

• Manage and lead Finance team of 10+.

Financial Reporting and accounting

• Plan, direct and coordinate all financial reporting under IFRS. This includes consolidated financials, month end and various financial reporting packages.
• Oversee monthly results against the budgets for all reporting entities.
• Prepare and present monthly KPIs as required.

FP&A

• Perform value added financial analysis for stakeholders.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Be the liaison between Finance and other departments to assist with analysis, as needed.

Financial Statements Audit and Internal controls

• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems, address control deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Review, evaluate and implement internal controls and policies.
• Oversee the annual audit process.

Corporate tax compliance

• Oversee the preparation of the corporate tax returns for all entities, prepared by external tax professionals.
• Be the liaison between the CRA and the external tax professionals for any CRA audits/reviews.

Change Management

• Be a leader in process improvement and efficiency.
• Champion the adaptation of new technology.
• Other duties and projects as requested by senior leadership.

Who- the Candidate:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) with relevant industry experience in a leadership role with proven supervisory experience as a highly motivated team leader.
• Solid understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) with 8 years of relevant financial reporting experience, at least 3-5 of which include at a leadership level.
• Basic knowledge of Canadian Corporate tax principles as well as strong experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Public practice experience is highly preferred.
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand complex business operations.
• Advanced computer skills (especially advanced EXCEL skills) and experience utilizing ERP systems and ideally budgeting systems.
• Inquisitive with a lens for process improvement.
• SOX experience would be highly beneficial.

Where:

With Headquarters in Surrey. This position would be hybrid mix of virtual and in office, with 2 required in office days.

How Much:

Competitive base salary ranging from $160-180,000 plus bonus commensurate with level of relevant experience and skills- please discuss with Swim.

When & How to Apply:

If you are qualified for, and interested in, this key position, please let Swim Recruiting know as soon as possible! If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit APPLY NOWand send us your resume.