Sr. Director, Corporate Finance

CB Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kitchener is looking for a Sr. Director, Corporate Finance with over 10 years of experience in operational accounting. The role involves guiding strategic directions, overseeing tax functions, and enhancing department processes. Candidates should have strong leadership abilities and a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, with preference for an MBA or CPA.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate, operational accounting experience in the service industry.
• Expert understanding of finance and accounting principles (GAAP).
• Very detail-oriented with expert analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide the strategic direction of the operational accounting team.
• Lead transformation activities relating to department processes.
• Conduct final sign off of financial reporting packages.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Management

Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA

Tools

Financial and accounting reporting systems

Job description

Classification : VP / Director of Finance

Compensation : $150000.00 to $175000.00 yearly

Robert Half is currently working with a client seeking a Sr. Director, Corporate Finance. As part of the management team, the Sr. Director, Corporate Finance must have strong leadership, management, technology, analytical, and communication skills. This may be the role for you if you are an experienced Sr. Director, Corporate Finance looking for a challenging role at an established company.

Your responsibilities in this role

• Guide the strategic direction of the operational accounting team
• Lead transformation activities relating to department processes and procedures and suggest improvements
• Conduct final sign off of financial reporting packages sent to parent company
• Oversee tax and treasury functions, and suggest any opportunities for improvement
• Decide on benchmarks for comparing the operating and financial performance
• Manage the operating procedures of the department
• Hire and train employees, especially finance staff, and manage retention
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals and objectives

Job Requirements :

• 10+ years of corporate, operational accounting experience, ideally in the service industry
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Expert understanding of finance and accounting principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with multiple financial and accounting reporting systems
• MBA or CPA is required
• Very detail oriented and expert analytical thinking skills
• Experience with significant transformation activities or major process improvement initiatives in operational accounting desired

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Director Finance • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada