Director, Finance – Temporary

Role Overview

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within deadlines and in accordance with corporate accounting standards.
• Report on monthly variances and key drivers while proactively identifying areas of opportunity.
• Manage internal control environment and ensure accounting activities are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve current financial processes and drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive best practices on all accounting matters including financial systems, month end close, analysis, and reporting.
• Promote a culture of financial responsibility, transparency, and accountability throughout the organization and uphold the highest ethical standards in financial management and reporting, ensuring transparency and integrity in all financial transactions.
• Be the key point of contact for all accounting and reporting matters with internal and external stakeholders (CARFAX Canada, S&P Global, Canada Revenue Agency, etc.).
• Partner with VP Finance to assist with and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Manage SR&ED (research and development program) and coordinate with key stakeholders to maximize recovery.
• Ensure employee bonus and commission payments are accurately calculated.
• Ensure on-time completion of all regulatory compliance reporting as required.
• Interpret and apply accounting policies.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual tax return.
• Coordinate internal or external audits as needed.
• Projects and other assignments as required.
• Manage, supervise, and train accounting team members.
• Coach team members to increase performance, engagement and productivity.
• Create and execute development plans for team members, while providing supportive mentorship.
• Set and manage priorities within the team.
• Build trusting relationships with directs, peers, and other leaders.
• Foster high team engagement.
• Ensure all accounting processes are documented, and critical responsibilities are cross-trained.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive and relevant work experience, including at least 5 years of experience as a people manager and/or director.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA), ideally with a background in public accounting.
• Excellent leadership skills (team orientation, coach and mentor, knows how to influence).
• Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and track record improving team processes.
• A dedication to continuous improvement and ability to implement plans that propel the business forward.
• Robust data fluency, presentation skills and ability to translate insights into clear action plans.
• Expert knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is a plus (or ability to demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in researching, interpreting, and analyzing accounting standards).
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Very high level of ethics and personal integrity.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
• Proficient in accounting systems with a proven ability to manage and execute full systems migrations.
• Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax and SR&ED.

Benefits

• Weekly, free catered lunches at the office
• Flexible work that allows us to prioritize work-life balance
• 4-day summer work weeks
• A state-of-the-art collaborative environment at our head office at 100 Kellogg Lane, London Ontario
• Exceptional benefits that take effect day one of employment
• Flexible employee wellness funding
• Company matched pension program
• Parental leave top-up benefits
• Paid volunteer days