Director Financial Operations

Boyd Group Services; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Boyd Group Services in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks a Director of Financial Operations to lead the accounts payable department, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate financial records.

You will mentor a high-performing team, design efficient workflows, implement automation, and build strong vendor relationships while safeguarding company assets and supporting growth. Travel within USA and Canada is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a management level role.
• Business Degree with a focus in Accounting or finance.
• Completion of a professional accounting designation or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders on multiple cross functional projects.
• Extensive experience building teams and facilitating growth and development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire accounts payable process, ensuring all transactions are accurate, authorized, and paid on time.
• Manage the department, including recruiting & retention of staff. Continuously assess and design the organizational chart to handle high transaction volumes, ensuring the right resources are allocated to support business growth efficiently.
• Design, implement, and enforce the financial and operational controls necessary to protect company assets, ensure accounting accuracy, and prevent fraud. This includes meeting SOX level documentation and audit.
• Develop, measure and report on KPIs relevant to the accounts payable team and the broader organization.
• Continuous improvement of workflow and processes, including automation and other uses of technology.
• Manage administrative policies and procedures including development and updating of administrative SOP documents, the application and implementation of new accounting processes and techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Strategic thinking

Process improvement

Internal control knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent

10+ years in a management role

Tools

Excel

Job description

Winnipeg, Manitoba

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Director of Financial Operations leads the AP department to ensure the seamless execution of financial operations, timely payments, and the maintenance of accurate financial records. This role is vital in managing the company’s cash flow, mitigating financial risks, and developing strategies to optimize payment processes. The ideal candidate will mentor a high-performing team, streamline workflows through automation, and foster strong relationships with vendors and internal departments.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire accounts payable process, ensuring all transactions are accurate, authorized, and paid on time.
• Manage the department, including recruiting & retention of staff. Continuously assess and design the organizational chart to handle high transaction volumes, ensuring the right resources are allocated to support business growth efficiently.
• Design, implement, and enforce the financial and operational controls necessary to protect company assets, ensure accounting accuracy, and prevent fraud. This includes meeting SOX level documentation and audit.
• Develop, measure and report on KPIs relevant to the accounts payable team and the broader organization.
• Continuous improvement of workflow and processes, including automation and other uses of technology.
• Manage administrative policies and procedures including development and updating of administrative SOP documents, the application and implementation of new accounting processes and techniques.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a management level role
• Business Degree with a focus in Accounting or finance
• Completion of a professional accounting designation or equivalent post-secondary education
• Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders on multiple cross functional projects
• Extensive experience building teams and facilitating growth and development of team members

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership in a challenging and changing environment
• Proven problem solving skills
• Excellent collaborator who builds relationships with stakeholders
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent excel skills
• Must be a strategic thinker who evaluates new ideas with the goal of continuous improvement for both the department and the company
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to embrace company initiatives and promote within the organization
• Demonstrated understanding of internal control

Other Requirements Travel, physical requirements, etc.

• Valid passport and ability to travel within USA and Canada
• Ability to work in the office, and remotely as required

AI Disclosure Statement:

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

$140,000 - $170,000 / Year

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Supplemental Pay:
This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives