Finance Director

Targeted Talent; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Burnaby is seeking a Finance Director to oversee accounting, financial control, and reporting for the Finance Department. The role includes ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing a team, and meeting compliance requirements. Candidates should have a strong background in finance with over 10 years of managerial experience and familiarity with IFRS standards.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of progressively senior management experience in finance.
• US CPA designation is an asset.

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.
• Ensure Company compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage annual audit.
• Ensure Company has the financial resources to meet its annual operating plan.

Skills

Knowledge and application of IFRS standards

Public company financial reporting

Managing quarterly auditor reviews and annual audits

Excellent managerial skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Proficient with accounting software

Education

Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Finance Director 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 :

• 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