Director Of Finance

Aston Carter; Calgary; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Finance in Calgary, AB. This pivotal role requires oversight of corporate accounting, financial reporting, and the management of financial shared services. Candidates should have over 15 years of leadership experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and a CPA designation are essential. The position offers significant benefits, including employer-paid healthcare and a competitive salary range of $170K to $230K per year.

Benefits

4 weeks of vacation after 6 months

Employer-paid benefits for employees and families

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in accounting/finance leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of audit and financial management principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate accounting and financial reporting function.
• Oversee financial shared services for customer and vendor transactions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance processes.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Advanced proficiency in analytics tools

Knowledge of accounting principles

Experience in manufacturing

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Power BI

IFS Cloud ERP

Job description

Job Title: Director of FinanceJob Description

The Director of Finance will be a pivotal member of the Finance Leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This role will encompass oversight of corporate accounting, financial reporting, and financial shared services, including accounts receivable and accounts payable. The candidate will play a key role in providing senior leadership support to the IFS program team. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced accounting and finance professional, ideally with extensive experience in manufacturing or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate accounting and financial reporting function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee financial shared services, ensuring efficient processing of customer invoices, receipts, vendor invoices, and payments.
• Lead the stabilization and optimization of the IFS Cloud ERP system, including communication, training, and change management efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance cross‑functional processes and systems impacting finance.
• Implement productivity tools and automation software to improve shared services efficiency and eliminate manual data entry.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the Finance team, aligned with the company’s core values.
• Define and implement Service Level Agreements for financial shared services, ensuring compliance with agreed‑upon service levels.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls within the ERP system to safeguard financial data.
• Manage, develop, and mentor staff, monitoring performance and providing leadership and technical training.
• Act as the key point of contact for the annual financial audit, collaborating with internal and external auditors.
• Support ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects to drive business objectives.

Essential Skills

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in accounting/finance leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, audit, and financial management principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven leadership abilities with strong communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in analytics and automation tools, including Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.
• Experience with ERP software, particularly IFS Cloud, is highly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a chaotic and ever‑changing environment.
• Proven leadership in Shared Services (AR/AP).
• Ability to build, develop, and mentor high‑performing teams.

Work Environment

The position is based in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a team size of approximately 30. Directors are provided with underground parking. The company encourages a flexible and engaged workforce, offering 4 weeks of vacation after 6 months, with a 4% matching contribution option, and the ability to contribute up to 14%. Benefits are 100% employer‑paid for employees and their families. The role requires adaptability to operate under limited direction and within a setting where not all processes are in place.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $230000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

AstonCarter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie‑Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] ([e-mail]) pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.