Director of Finance

Targeted Talent; Canada; Remote; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Canada is seeking a Director of Finance to ensure accurate reporting, manage accounting personnel, and maintain compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Canadian CPA designation and more than 10 years of experience in finance. Excellent communication and organizational skills are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Canadian CPA designation is required.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards is essential.
• Must have public company financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of the Company’s financial results.
• Manage in-house and outsourced accounting/bookkeeping personnel.
• Prepare management reports as required.

Skills

Canadian CPA designation

Knowledge of IFRS standards

Public company financial reporting

Management of quarterly auditor reviews

10+ years of senior management experience in finance

Managerial skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with accounting software

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

Job Summary: The Director of Finance will provide accounting, financial control and financial reporting work for the Finance Department.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate reporting of the Company’s financial results
• Manage in-house and outsourced accounting/bookkeeping personnel
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management reports as required
• Ensure Company compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Manage annual audit
• Ensure Company has the financial resources to meet its annual operating plan
• Manage bank accounts
• Ensure proper internal controls and financial policies and procedures
• Prepare financial section of quarterly MD&A

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Canadian CPA designation required.
• Knowledge and application of IFRS standards
• Knowledge and experience in public company financial reporting
• Knowledge and experience in managing quarterly auditor reviews and annual audits
• More than 10 years of progressively senior management experience in finance with a similar organization or with a major CPA firm.
• Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with accounting software and standard office and accounting equipment.
• US CPA designation is an asset.
• Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance is an asset