Director, Finance

YOUR favourite PLACE TO BE IS ONE STEP ahead.

YOU’RE JUST AS GOOD WITH people AS YOU ARE WITH numbers

Posted: 08-06-2024
Closing: Until Filled
Location: South Edmonton

You’re one of those rare people who know how to tap into the strengths of both the left and right sides of your brain. On the one hand, you’re experienced and have technical expertise in the world of finance and financial risk management. On the flip side, you’ve got a knack for communication and diplomacy, and you love inspiring a team to do great work.

WHAT MOVES YOU

• You pride yourself on your strong leadership skills, enjoy motivating your team, and helping them discover their inner greatness.
• You consider the big picture when making recommendations, yet you never miss a detail.
• No one has to light a fire under you. Not only are you always ready to take the initiative, you’re adept at managing multiple tasks and deadlines successfully.
• You know your audience – you are adept at engaging with people at all levels of an organization - from front line to board room. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills make it easy for you to connect with and support others.
• You thrive off of making improvements and seeing tasks through to the finish.
• You are adept at finding solutions to business problems.
• You’re eager to use your financial knowledge and expertise, strong analytical mind, and problem-solving skills to contribute to the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Report to the Associate Vice President, Finance.
• Develop and support a strong team of technical experts with diverse backgrounds, fostering a positive and supportive team culture.
• Provide leadership and expertise in accounting issues, financial planning and analysis activities, investment management, IFRS reporting and standards, and special projects.
• Leverage your expertise to develop and implement Treasury, Banking and Cash Management best practices; and providing oversight on cash planning and forecasting activities.
• Provide leadership support to the staff leading the corporate and GST/HST indirect tax programs, including collaborating with management and external consultants to identify tax planning opportunities.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, including monthly and annual financial statements, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Analyze, assess and evaluate financial performance and business processes and make recommendations.
• Provide leadership and guidance on complex, enterprise-wide projects and initiatives, translating strategy into requirements and recommendations.
• Provide board-level reporting on finance and risk matters.
• Develop fraud risk and loss prevention strategies and critically assess recommendations for improvements to critical controls.
• Lead business process and controls work within finance.
• Mentor and train other finance team members in areas of subject matter expertise.

WHAT YOU’VE DONE

• You have a post-secondary degree in Business.
• You’re an accounting professional with a CPA designation.
• You have a minimum of 7 years of management experience in a financial planning and analysis role.
• You’ve worked in public practice or have experience researching and advising on complex accounting and tax issues.
• You have strong communication skills, written and verbal, and have proven presentation and facilitation skills.
• You’ve worked in jobs where meticulous organization, prioritization and planning have been vital to success.
• You have the ability and flexibility to take on the unknown and develop business solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits.
• Outstanding employer-paid Retirement Savings Program.
• Great AMA discounts.
• Unlimited learning opportunities.
• Paid vacation and “ME” day.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WORK MODEL:

In-Office