Job Description

About the Opportunity:
My client, a family-owned, established and growing company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join their team just West of the Niagara Region. This pivotal role will oversee full-cycle accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and meticulous management of intercompany transactions and reconciliations across various entities.
The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, responsible for driving financial accuracy, implementing robust internal controls, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting department. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic organization and contribute significantly to its ongoing success and growth.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and continuous training.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and consolidated reporting for the corporate group.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances across multiple entities, developing and enforcing processes for intercompany transactions and eliminations.
• Oversee weekly cash flow management and bi-weekly vendor payment runs.
• Implement and monitor strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate external audits, acting as the primary liaison with auditors.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years as a Controller or Director of Finance
• CPA designation is required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standard
• System implementation experience an asset

This posting represents an active vacancy within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply today. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please note that we may utilize AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.

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