Director of Finance

Vaco by Highspring; Ajax; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations for their Canadian Wealth segment. This role involves leading a team, enhancing reporting processes, and driving strategic analysis to support business growth. The position offers significant professional growth opportunities and requires strong leadership skills, along with expertise in IFRS and US GAAP.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in wealth or asset management, or multi-entity organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of three managers and 15 staff members.
• Conduct P&L and balance sheet variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday General Ledger

Job description

Our client is an asset management firm seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations for CI’s Canadian Wealth segment. The role involves leading a team of 15 professionals across multiple entities, driving financial operations, enhancing reporting processes, and collaborating across business segments. The position offers opportunities for strategic analysis of growth initiatives and supports the execution of our mandate to rapidly scale the Canadian Wealth business.

Why Work Here?

• Highly hands-on role with involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gaining mentorship and insights
• Significant professional growth opportunities, especially with ongoing acquisitions (6 businesses acquired to date)

About the Opportunity

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes across all Canadian Wealth entities
• Review journal entries, working papers, and financial analysis prepared by the team
• Conduct P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, collaborating with FP&A and key stakeholders
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and efficiency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting and strategic initiatives
• Lead process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system upgrades to drive operational excellence

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of three managers and 15 staff members
• Foster a culture of inclusion, high performance, and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and decision-making

About You

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities
• CPA designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in wealth or asset management, or multi-entity organizations
• Strong expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, multi-company consolidations, and ICFR
• Proficiency in Workday General Ledger (preferred)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines

Salary Range

160,000 - $180,000 per year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please submit documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. Please reference job #445731. You must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered.

Additional Information

Vaco by Highspring values diversity and encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and non-discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities upon request.

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