Role – Director of Finance

Compensation – 120K-130K with 10% bonus

Location – GTA north

Company – Telecom company

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently maintain the completeness, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of all accounting and financial reporting information in accordance with ASPE, supporting ongoing scale changes
• Manage the core accounting functions of the business with honesty, integrity, and transparency.
• Provide strong oversight of the general ledger and ensure review and approval of all transactions
• Ensure the timely and appropriate analysis and accounting of significant capital projects and investments, and develop the necessary processes with the business to support this
• Implement consistent monthly and year end accounting close cycle.
• Ensure efficient day to day cash management, including working proactively with our bank, and leveraging banking and fx tools
• Oversee processing of billing and payment cycles for our growing customer base, including application of revenue recognition principles
• Manage government financial reporting, including HST, EHT, and annual tax returns for group
• Lead annual financial audit, with external audit firm and ongoing due diligence requirements
• Proactively identify areas for better financial management and process improvements, and lead the finance activities necessary for the implementation of changes
• Establish a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Strong controllership abilities, with full trial balance responsibility
• Comprehensive MS Office skills, with proficiency in (and love of) Excel necessary, Power BI optional
• Excellent communications skills, with an ability to effectively communicate and problem solve with different parts of the business
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and often demanding environment.
• Very high personal standards, in terms of ethical approach to work, commitment to quality, and focus on the business’ priorities
• Experience in effective management and development of staff
• Strong systems capabilities, and knowledge of the business tech stack and integration possibilities.
• Effective process orientation and a focus on process improvement.
• Commitment to excellence and transparency in maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent overall analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, desire to understand and enable business operations

· Business or accounting degree (or equivalent)

· Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience, preferably in construction or utilities industry, CPA preferred. Exposure to cash management and foreign exchange.

· Strong experience with project costing and capital accounting

· Excellent understanding of accounting standards, GST/HST, Canadian income tax

• Experience with mid-market ERP and billing systems.