<p>We are looking for an experienced and bilingual Vice President or Director of Finance & Adminstration to join a reputable non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This leadership role requires an experienced, detail-oriented individual with a strong accounting background, exceptional management skills, and the ability to oversee finance, human resources, and administrative operations. If you are passionate about driving financial excellence in a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage a team of 10 staff members, ensuring smooth accounting operations and administrative processes.</p><p>• Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting for the organization, providing clear insights to the board.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to enhance financial controls, procedures, and operational efficiencies.</p><p>• Manage banking and treasury functions, ensuring the organization's financial stability and compliance.</p><p>• Present financial reports and insights to the board of directors, effectively communicating complex data.</p><p>• Supervise the financial audit process to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including unionized environments and boards, to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Provide leadership in human resources and administrative functions, fostering a positive and productive workplace.</p><p>• Utilize Oracle Financials and other accounting systems to streamline financial operations.</p><p>• Drive the development and execution of budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.</p>
<p>The economy of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley thrives on mid-sized businesses integral to the North American supply chain and the distribution of goods. These businesses provide a foundation on which the rest of our economy moves. Robert Half is working with one of these organizations to help in identifying a new Vice President of Finance. You have likely never heard of this organization, but it’s products can be found in infrastructure construction, new home construction, major renovations across Canada and the United States.</p><p>As the size and complexity of the company’s operations have increased, so have the demands on its finance function. As a result of these increased demands the business needs to enhance the leadership of its finance team by adding a Vice President, Finance base out of the Fraser Valley office, who will report to the General Manager of the business and upline to the Private Equity ownership. As this role is new, it is expected the existing team will remain in place and the new VP Finance will have the opportunity to bring leadership, sound fiscal management, and fresh ideas to the organization and the finance function. Additionally, the VP Finance will:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee and manage a domestic team of accounting staff</li><li>Oversee the accounting/finance aspects of the manufacturing operations</li><li>Encompass all aspects of accounting: providing oversight of all financial reporting, oversight of annual audits for all companies and subsidiaries, selecting and reviewing accounting policy and procedures, building the accounting frameworks and tax management for continued growth through the US</li><li>Build an financial planning and analysis framework to provide strategic thought to business planning and decision-making</li><li>Oversee the management and development of IT systems and resources</li></ul>
