Director of Finance, Controlling

Mypharmacare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Director of Finance to manage financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to building effective financial processes. The successful candidate will oversee financial statements, collaborate with auditors, and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in accounting or finance, with 3-5 years in senior management.
• Experience in financial leadership within a publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Oversee AR, AP, and all accounting functions.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

CMA Certification

Tools

Financial Software

ERP Systems

Job description

The Director of Finance, Controlling plays a crucial role in managing the financial reporting, accounting operations and internal controls while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. They are accountable for providing strong accounting leadership and are passionate about building key financial processes that support long term success. Reporting to the CFO, the key deliverables include accuracy and timeliness of financial statements, drive process improvements, partner with the operations and commercial teams to support successful implementation of strategic projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Collaborates with external auditors and oversees quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Oversees AR, AP, and all accounting functions.
• Develops and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Provides strategic financial analysis and reports to the CFO and other stakeholders.
• Oversee all corporate and retail tax filings.
• Monitor cash flow and manage banking relationships.
• Leads cross functional initiatives to automate reconciliations and reporting packs.
• Leads accounting staff on best practices and new technology implementations.
• Establish KPIs, conduct performance reviews and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Lead, mentor, and develops the finance team to support professional growth.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting to support financial planning.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and accounting standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3-5 years in a senior financial management role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience in financial leadership within a publicly traded company is required.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking with strong business partnering skills
• Collaborative mindset and proven change-management skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and integrity.
• Preference to experience in healthcare or long-term care industry.