We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our executive team in Waterloo Region, Ontario. In this ON SITE Director of Finance role, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies, manage key relationships, and lead a high-performing team. Responsibilities:• Serve as a strategic partner to the President and executive team, providing financial insights to drive decision-making.• Lead the development and management of financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.• Ensure the organization adheres to risk management and compliance frameworks, embedding these principles into daily operations.• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, capital structure management, and banking relationships.• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial matters.• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop executive-level dashboards to track financial and operational performance.• Recruit, train, and retain a skilled and motivated accounting team to support organizational objectives.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business performance metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.• Accounting designation (e.g., CPA or equivalent) is required, with a focus on attention to detail.• A minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in finance and accounting.• Strong expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.• Proven ability to establish and monitor financial KPIs and dashboards.• Extensive knowledge of compliance, risk management, and treasury functions.• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

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Waterloo Region (kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge), ON
onsite
Permanent
140000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our executive team in Waterloo Region, Ontario. In this ON SITE Director of Finance role, you will oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals. This position offers the opportunity to shape financial strategies, manage key relationships, and lead a high-performing team. Responsibilities:• Serve as a strategic partner to the President and executive team, providing financial insights to drive decision-making.• Lead the development and management of financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.• Ensure the organization adheres to risk management and compliance frameworks, embedding these principles into daily operations.• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, capital structure management, and banking relationships.• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial matters.• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop executive-level dashboards to track financial and operational performance.• Recruit, train, and retain a skilled and motivated accounting team to support organizational objectives.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business performance metrics.
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