ROLE: Director of Finance
CLIENT: Outsource Finance Department / Fractional CFO Consulting firm
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid
We are looking for a dynamic, articulate and numbers-driven thinker. Reporting directly to the CFO/Owner, you will be responsible for all of the financial and operational reporting of the business.
This includes working on annual budgets/forecasts, managing accounts receivable/cashflow, managing accounts payable and all overseeing all matters relating to finance and accounting.
We look for teammates that are ambitious, filled with ideas, honest, fun, and excited to be a part of the next phase of the company’s growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage bookkeeping and accounting process that will provide the foundation for financial management
- Full cycle accounting responsibilities – bank reconciliations/credit card reconciliations/journal entries
- Project reconciliation management
- Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, payroll, authorize payments, and review expense accounting
- Prepare complete, timely and accurate financial reporting for monthly, quarterly and annual periods
- Review and produce period end variance analysis reports and commentary for management
- Provide timely year-end financial statements to external accounting firms for tax purposes
- Lead the review and analysis of annual budgets in conjunction with management
- Recommend new procedures, instructions and system modifications to improve the efficiency, timeliness, accuracy and completeness of financial accounting practices
- Timely reporting and maintenance of HST/GST and sales tax by province/state
Qualifications:
- Accounting/Finance experience – minimum 5 years
- College or university designation in finance/accounting/business
- Experience QuickBooks Online preferred
- Complete discretion with sensitive information, both within the company and externally
- Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and confidence in presenting to key stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial setting; strong willingness to affect change with an understanding of the unique challenges encountered in small businesses
Additional Characteristics:
- Exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience and strong team orientation
- Loves working in a creative, non-corporate environment
- A “can-do” attitude – always willing to roll up the sleeves and do what needs to be done
- An ability to roll with the punches in an ever-changing environment
- A positive attitude, enthusiasm and appreciation for a fast paced growing company
Thank you for your interest in joining the team. Please note that we will only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
