Job Description

Who We Are

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian, multi-disciplinary engineering firm with nine office in five provinces and approximately 600 employees. Our Toronto office has approximately 250 employees with a national shared services team (Accounting, Business and Proposals, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and Operations) supporting all nine regional offices.

At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. We are proud of the highly collaborative culture we have built and for empowering our employees to do great work.

This Opportunity

Our Toronto location is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to succeed our current CFO who will be retiring. The successful candidate will exemplify an entrepreneurial spirt with demonstrated exceptional analytical, strategic planning/thinking and communication skills. The CFO will report to the senior management team based out of Toronto and will work closely with the senior leadership team across the organization and directors of the national shared services teams.

The CFO is responsible the oversight of the firm\xe2\x80\x99s financial systems includes financial reporting, projections and as well as managing the overall financial risks of the firm. The successful candidate will be a seasoned strategist with demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing key accounting
practices and controls.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Provide strategic management and oversight of the accounting and finance function and systems including but not limited to: overseeing the application of appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for accurate financial reporting and financial systems implementations, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Prepare, analyze and monitor financial forecasts and budgets and make strategic recommendations to senior executive team.
• Assess and evaluate company financial performance with regard to long-term operational goals. Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of national and regional financial information/success.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports including P/L, cash flow, accounts receivable and other metrics.
• Oversee billing and accounts receivable, providing guidance relating to the collection process. Manage accounts payables to ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable.
• Manage or oversee the relationship with independent accountants including the annual year-end accounting process. Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all year-end reporting.
• Oversee the department\xe2\x80\x99s hiring, team development, performance management and mentoring.
• Manage relationships with banking and investment institutions. Oversee cash, investments, and asset management and assist in determining timing and amounts for partnership distributions.
• Develop financial metrics and dashboards to provide financial information to leaders across the country.
• Manage and retain relationships with various vendors and clients. Select and engage consultants, auditors, and other key vendors necessary to carry out responsibilities.
• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of any regulated filings such as provincial and federal taxes.
• Manage and oversee the Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Identify and manage business risks and insurance requirements working closely with in-house counsel.
  

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 8 to 12 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in accounting or finance including a minimum of five years in a management role. Candidates should have held positions of increasing responsibility within an accounting department such as Director of Finance, Director of Accounting, or Controller.
• Must be a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in good standing.
• Strong knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and accounting systems.
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; able to communicate and sell concepts.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and direct a team.
• Exceptional strategic thinking skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
  

Nice to Have:

• Previous experience with implementing or using Deltek Vantagepoint software.
• A master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration (MBA), accounting, or finance.
• Previous accounting leadership experience in an architectural, engineering or construction industry.

About Smith + Andersen

Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Founded in 1965, we have organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design. Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the some of the most exciting projects across Canada.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Accommodation

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process please advise the Human Resources Specialist with whom you are in contact.

Recruitment Agencies

Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral with which Smith + Andersen does not have agreement place. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.