Director of Finance

The Chapman Group is assisting their client BASE Engineering in recruiting for a Director of Finance to join their team. BASE Engineering is an OPW Company, a leading innovator in wireless safety solutions for the petroleum and industrial sectors. Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, customer satisfaction, and creating cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Finance to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to our financial operations and will oversee accounting, payroll, cash management, budgeting, and compliance functions. The Director of Finance has 2 direct reports and works closely with various departments to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strategic financial management.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (required).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior accounting role.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning, and asset management.
• Ability to proficiently navigate micro and macro day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications an asset.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and team building skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.

Why Join BASE Engineering?

• Opportunity to work with an innovative, forward-thinking organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

BASE Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting & Payroll: Manage the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monthly end support, i.e., account reconciliations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Oversee daily cash, bookings, and shipping reports. Prepare and analyze monthly close reports and sales reporting against budgets and forecasts.
• Cash Management: Conduct daily cash forecasting, approve bank deposits, manage biweekly supplier payments, and execute foreign exchange trades.
• HR & Compliance Support: Review and approve biweekly payroll, manage employee benefits, workers' compensation, and T4 filings.
• Inventory & Operations: Experience in inventory management and manufacturing.
• Audit & Tax Compliance: Support external audits, manage corporate tax and SR&ED returns, and ensure accurate tax filings, including monthly HST returns and annual submissions.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and present the Annual Operating Plan and revise forecasts as needed.
• Insurance & Reporting: Manage insurance-related matters and Statistics Canada filings.
• System Support: Provide support to ERP system.