Head of Finance

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing retail company is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations and reporting. This newly created role requires a CPA with over 10 years of experience, particularly in the retail or real estate industry. Key responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, audit preparation, and tax compliance. Competitive compensation and great benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Great benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience in financial operations and process improvements.
• Experience in the Retail or Real Estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including cost control and budgeting.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Manage preparation of financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP.
• Ensure timely reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
• Act as the primary liaison for external audits.
• Manage all tax-related filings.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Audit & compliance

Tax compliance

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Are you a dynamic CPA with a passion for driving financial excellence? Our client, a growing retail company is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance to join their team!

This is a newly created leadership role where you will be reporting directly to the CEO, and overseeing the finance department for multiple entities.

What our Client Offers :

Ownership and Rewards : Be rewarded for your contributions with a competitive compensation package and great benefits

Innovative Environment : Work alongside a team of talented professionals in an established and growing retail company. If you're a qualified and driven accounting professional looking for an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please apply today or email Taylor quoting job #6658

We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

Your Key Responsibilities :

Financial Leadership : Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including cost control, budgeting, and process improvements

Financial Planning & Analysis : Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvements.

Financial Reporting : Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP, consolidating data across departments and delivering insights into organizational performance.

Account Reconciliation & Controls : Oversee timely reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts—including intercompany, bank, and fixed assets—to ensure financial data integrity.

Audit & Compliance : Act as the primary liaison for external audit

Tax Compliance : Manage all tax-related filings, including GST / HST returns

Process Improvement : Identify, implement, and monitor enhancements to financial systems, processes, and controls to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Qualifications :

Professional Credentials : You must have your CPA designation

Extensive Experience : Possess 10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Industry Expertise : Mandatory : Proven experience working within the Retail or Real Estate industry

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