Director, Finance Operations

Livingston International; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trade firm in Toronto seeks a Director, Finance Operations. This role involves driving operational excellence, overseeing financial teams, and ensuring accurate execution of financial transactions. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Join this dynamic environment for a rewarding career in finance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance.
• Team management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive the operational excellence program for Treasury, Risk, and Payables.
• Develop and manage financial teams to set standards and execute services.
• Ensure accurate execution of transactions and reporting.

Skills

People management

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Director, Finance Operations

Join Livingston and grow your career in the constantly changing world of international trade. Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance, and freight forwarding services worldwide. With over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, seaports, airports, and other strategic locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, Livingston provides diverse opportunities.

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the chance to work with industry leaders, receive recognition for your achievements, and develop expertise in the complex world of trade. Learn how you can make an impact at Livingston.

Job Type: Full Time

Location:

ON Toronto - CN030

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Treasury, the successful candidate will work closely to drive the operational excellence program supporting Treasury, Risk, Payables, and Financial Products. This role oversees the development of financial teams to set standards, service, and execute transactional, analytical, and support services for several finance functions. The role ensures the service group supports reporting and accounting requirements, executes financing transactions accurately and timely, manages finance technology platforms, and pursues continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels and support Corporate Finance success.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Build a responsive and efficient organization focused on providing exceptional service to the company’s finance and operations teams.
2. Develop and adhere to service levels, standards, and key controls for finance processes; be highly metrics-driven.
3. Manage all activities related to the financial team’s delivery, including policies and procedures for Treasury, Risk, Payables, and Financial Products, and establish self-service tools and operating standards.
4. Drive continuous improvement and identify performance trend opportunities.
5. Create effective communication and training materials to ensure timely, consistent, and accurate services aligned with finance policies and best practices.
6. Collaborate with portfolio owners in Treasury, Risk, Payables, and Financial Products to enhance team performance.
7. Oversee the timely and accurate completion of monthly journals, management, and external reports, maintaining service and support for finance technologies.
8. Ensure timely execution of Treasury and Payables transactions, invoice, and payment processing, including high-priority requests.
9. Perform other duties as assigned and adhere to policies and procedures.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven support experience to business and finance leaders to meet operational and strategic needs.
• Strategic, results-oriented leader with extensive financial systems experience and high-volume data management.
• Excellent people management, mentoring, and development skills.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Strong business acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process mapping and aligning technology to support business processes.
• Metrics-driven with a focus on exceeding service standards.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and ownership skills.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Experience – Minimum Required

• 10+ years of progressive experience.
• Team management experience.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting.

Certifications & Competencies

• Accountability
• Agility
• Customer First Focus
• Inclusion and Collaboration
• Leadership and Development

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Livingston is committed to creating an inclusive environment and provides accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise when submitting your application if accommodations are needed.