Director of Finance

Newlands Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management and advisory firm is looking for a Director of Finance to oversee financial functions at both the corporate and fund levels. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with substantial experience in fund reporting and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Experience in fund reporting (private equity, asset management).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle financial reporting, including audited and management statements.
• Oversight of bookkeeping, tax filings, and expense management.
• Cash flow forecasting and banking relationships.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Director of Finance
Location: Toronto (Full-Time, In-Office Only)
Compensation: ~$150,000 base + performance bonus
Industry: Investment Management / Advisory

Our client, a well-established Toronto-based investment management and advisory firm, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the financial function across both corporate and fund-level entities. This is a full-time, in-office role ideal for a CPA with strong fund reporting experience and a hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle financial reporting, including audited and management statements

• Oversight of bookkeeping, tax filings, and expense management

• Cash flow forecasting, payables/receivables, and banking relationships

• Regulatory compliance across real estate brokerage and investment entities

• Operational finance support (insurance, payroll, benefits, IT vendors)

• Preparation of investor and shareholder reports and presentations

• Administration of shareholder agreements and legal governance

• Support strategic initiatives and identify process improvements

Requirements:

• CPA designation required

• Experience in fund reporting (private equity, asset management, etc.)

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable in a lean, fast-paced environment