Director of Finance

The Finance Department Limited; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking an experienced professional to lead their accounting and finance team in St. Catharines. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role, with strong skills in ERP systems and finance team management. This role involves strategic planning, financial reporting, and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance and accounting experience, including 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Experienced in managing finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and oversee finance team.
• Provide insights and strategic support to senior management.
• Review and analyze financial statements and reports.

Skills

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Intercompany transactions

Foreign exchange transactions

Financial statistics and accounting principles

Communication skills

Education

University business degree

Job description

Industry: Renewable Energy; Education: CPA; Compensation: $140-150K

Overview

The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For over 25years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry. (BMH3xR1)

Our client is looking for a designated professional to lead their accounting and finance team. This role reports to the president.

Responsibilities

• Lead, Manage and Accountable for Finance team members and manager
• Provide actionable insights and support Senior management with Strategic Planning
• Drive improvements in financial systems, ERP integration, and reporting tools.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement as well as other regular and ad hoc financial reporting as requested.
• Work with global counterparts to align on group financial statements and reporting in US, Canadian and German GAAP
• Work with external parties for US State and Federal Tax Compliance
• Oversee the work done with external accountants as needed to prepare corporate annual financial statements and tax returns.
• Oversee cash management and FOREX transactions.
• Optimize financing strategies, including credit facilities, intercompany loans, and capital planning
• Oversight of insurance policies and global alignment on insurance risk management and development of other risk management policies.
• Ensure the Company stays in compliance with government, banking and other reporting requirements
• Familiarity with construction-based projects and ability to talk about specific projects at a high level

Qualifications

• University business degree
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus)
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
• Well versed in intercompany and multi-currency transactions and the ability to lead this process with ease
• Detail oriented who is able to get into the weeds as needed while seeing the larger overview
• Experience with foreign exchange transactions.
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and applying financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Background in parent / subsidiary ownership structure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills