Director of Finance, Reporting & Control

Bond Brand Loyalty; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in customer engagement solutions is seeking a Director of Finance, Reporting & Control. This key leadership role involves overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and treasury management while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance with at least 8 years of experience and a CPA designation. Join a diverse and talented team committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial reporting and treasury functions.
• Experience in a services-based industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multi-country tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting to shareholders and lenders.
• Oversee multi-country tax compliance and lease agreements.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Controllership

Treasury Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Planful

Job description

Director of Finance, Reporting & Control

Job Category : Directors

Requisition Number : DIREC002081

Posted : April 3, 2025

Employment Type : Full-Time

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Locations

25 King Street West

Toronto, ON M5L 2A1, CAN

Description

At Bond, we specialize in creating enduring relationships between brands and their customers through innovative customer engagement and loyalty solutions. As a global leader in our field, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences that drive business growth.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance, Reporting & Control is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial reporting, control environment, and strategic financial operations of the company. This individual will manage multi-country tax compliance, leasehold and lease agreement administration, corporate operating expense forecasting and variance analysis, and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of accounting systems. The role also includes treasury and cash flow management, controllership duties, and leadership in the annual audit process.

This role requires a proactive finance leader who can drive continuous improvement, enhance financial processes, mitigate internal risks, and ensure seamless financial operations. The Director of Finance will work closely with client-facing teams to support a smooth operational experience for external clients while providing clear and timely financial reporting to shareholders and lenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to shareholders and lenders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial covenants.
• Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the key liaison for external auditors and lead the year-end audit process.
• Ensure strong accounting policies and procedures are in place to support business growth and risk mitigation.
• Oversee multi-country tax compliance, including income tax, VAT / GST, and other regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local regulations.
• Partner with external advisors to optimize tax planning and reporting.
• Manage leasehold assets and lease agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and financial reporting standards.
• Manage vendor relationships for office maintenance, security, cleaning and other required services.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and management, ensuring liquidity and efficient use of capital.
• Lead treasury functions, including banking relationships, financing arrangements, and debt compliance.
• Optimize working capital management, including collections strategies to improve AR performance.
• Lead the central corporate operating expense forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business strategy.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to ensure seamless financial operations and an excellent client experience.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Mitigate financial and operational risks by strengthening internal controls and governance.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing finance team, including an Assistant Controller and an Accounting Manager responsible for Payroll, AR & AP.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability within the finance function.
• Ensure team alignment with overall business goals and priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in financial reporting, controllership, and treasury functions, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a services-based industry; marketing, agency or professional services environment is highly preferred.
• Experience with private equity backing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of multi-country tax compliance and lease management.
• Expertise in financial forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management.
• Experience in NetSuite & Planful preferred.
• Proven experience in managing audits and external financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting systems, with a track record of implementing improvements and generating efficiencies.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Bond is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Managed Company. We’re 800(ish) people working tirelessly together to make the world a more loyal place. You’ll be joining a hyper-talented team with a galaxy of skill sets ranging from research to creative to digital and beyond. You’ll have an excellent opportunity to grow, learn and make an impact as we tackle some of our client’s biggest business challenges.

At Bond, we are proud to be a diverse organization and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to truly create equal opportunity and positive employment experiences for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities.

Please connect with our People & Values team should you require any accommodation.

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