Responsible for project financial modelling, review project proformas
Conduct investment analysis and making investment proposals
Guide the accounting team to provide accurate and timely reporting on financial performance of projects
Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards
Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and company long-term strategy
Supervise ongoing project cost performance, challenge change orders, and hold tight project budgets to enhance project profitability
Provide strategic advice regarding financing options for the success of each project and the Company
Identify risk, provide analysis and recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance that will allow the Company to meet and exceed financial goals
Building positive relationships with auditors, banks, investors, and other external partners
Negotiate banking and financing deals, age cash needs and cash flow to meet operation needs and cater for business expansion
Lead and guide accounting processes to meet operation needs, ensure accurate and timely financial statements are prepared and filed
Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance corporate governance and sound business practices
Participate in incentive design schemes for key management members
Assist CEO in implementation of the strategic plan and support functional teams in the implementation of operational plans
Corporate Leadership:
You are passionate about the real estate business and North American market
Strong advocator of performance-based and results-driven approach
Focusing on value creation through critical thinking or smart planning
Feel comfortable communicating in English and Mandarin to owners and making proposals and suggestions (Mandarin and asset, not requirement)
Be part of the leadership in building a long-term committed professional team through incentive schemes
Feel comfortable in managing conflicts cross departments when it is critical to achieve desirable cost performance of the project’s budgets
You are able to unite teams to achieve desired results
Open minded to welcome and support creative ideas
Promote a culture of teamwork and open communication
Partner with functional leaders, and contributors at all levels, bringing your empathy and point of view to the conversations and collaborations and challenging us to be more effective
Director, Finance Qualifications:
CFA Designation an asset
Experience with raising capital for real estate
Experience with investor relationships is highly valued
A minimum of 5-8 years of Real Estate and/or development industry experience
A proven strategic partner to the CEO and the Board; deep appreciation of risks in real estate and strategic play with cycles
Bilingual English / Mandarin preferred
High standards of integrity and ethics
Accountability and Respect to Deadlines
Deep understanding of Real Estate Risks
Deep understanding of Macros of Real Estate
Experience in controlling project costs according to best practices
Proficient in formulating deal structure and equity structure
Occasional travel required
Ability to conduct presentations
Proficient with computer-based software (excel, PPT, Yadi etc.).
Overtime as needed by business to meet the deadlines
Director, Finance Remuneration: Base Salary – $150,000 – $200,000 Canadian Dollars; compensated based on the experience. Annual Bonus based on the performance. Extended Health and Benefits RRSP – Company Deferred Profit Sharing Plan Progression to CFO, clearing for growth
Interested? Apply below Only applicants with the legal right to work in Canada can be considered for this opportunity. We thank all those who express interest in this opportunity however only those short-listed will be contacted.