Director of Finance
Permanent On-site | Calgary, AB
Description
What You’ll Do
- Lead the company’s financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making.
- Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with relevant standards.
- Drive budget-to-actual reporting, providing insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP by researching and documenting accounting treatments for complex transactions. Develop and maintain accounting policies and prepare technical accounting memos to support financial reporting and audits.
- Establish and update accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
- Implement and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and best practices to improve efficiency and risk management. Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, assisting with key financial projects and initiatives as needed.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that support business objectives.
- Build relationships across the organization, proactively seeking out opportunities to improve processes and provide financial guidance.
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, with a proven track record of overseeing accounting functions and managing budgets.
- Experience working in or with technology companies is preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, and best practices; solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting. Prior experience with U.S. GAAP considered an asset.
Who You Are
You are a proactive and strategic leader with excellent organizational and leadership skills, capable of effectively managing and mentoring a team. With a strong analytical mindset, you excel at interpreting complex financial information and translating it into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. Your outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities allow you to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders. A self-starter at heart, you take initiative, seek out opportunities for improvement, and consistently push projects and ideas forward.
