VP of Finance & Administration (Japanese Speaking)

Job Title: VP of Finance & Administration (Japanese Speaking)
Reference #: PFVFBC191224

Duration of Employment: Permanent full-time position
Employer: International manufacturing company

Location: Langley, BC
Starting Date: ASAP
Work Hours: 8:00 – 16:30 (30 min. lunch break)
*Starting time can be flexible. Lunch break can be 1 hr. (daily work hours is 8 hours + lunch break)

Compensation: $150K-200K (DOE) plus bonus (depending on company’s performance) and benefits (after 3 months probation period)

Benefits: group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.), RRSP benefit, Employee Assistance Program (professional accreditation cost, etc.)

Annual Vacation: Open to negotiation

Main Job Duties:

Corporate Finance

1. The direct supervision of all group accounting and financial functions related to internal and external financial reporting.
2. Manage FP&A, accurately plan, forecast, and budget to support the company's major business decisions and long-term financial health.
3. Review and analyze monthly and year financials, budgets and forecasts.
4. Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, rules and regulations related to financial disclosure.
5. Create, review and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve, improve and document internal controls over safeguarding of assets, financial close and reporting processes.
6. Prepare a range of financial reports, including trends, statements, summaries and cost/benefit analyses for executives and board of directors.
7. Coordinate with external partners including financial institutions, CRA, legal counsel and external auditors to deal with audits, transfer payment issues, income tax and sales tax regulations in various jurisdictions.
8. Coordinate and ensure the completion of the annual external audit efficiently and effectively.
9. Coordinate quarterly, annual and forecasted income tax projections and provisions, review of annual income tax returns.

Management

1. Provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to accounting and management team in Canada and affiliated companies.
2. Advise and be confidant to executives and Japanese directors on Canadian laws, regulations and accounting practices.
3. Prepare and administer the implementation of company fleet & liability insurance coverage and D&O coverage for the company & affiliated companies.
4. Assist and coordinate with legal counsel for contracts or other issues.
5. Oversee and advise HR department including benefit renewals and WorkSafe compliance.
6. Monitor and maintain all corporate licenses, scholarships, certifications, and leases.

Construction Division Oversight

1. Review construction contracts and ensure common understanding of content. Assess and analyze risk and exposure.
2. Oversee bonding and surety agreements and contract agreements.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Proficiency in Japanese (both spoken and written) preferred.
2. A CPA designation and 7 years + of experience in similar position.
3. Thorough knowledge of Canadian finance, tax and employment principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
4. Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate, and mentor as well as handle discipline and terminations issues.
5. Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with ability to manage relations with all members of the organization.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Experience in construction/project accounting and manufacturing environments.
8. US GAAP and US state sales tax knowledge an asset.
9. Familiar with ERP systems (Business Central) and implementation an asset.

*Please apply only if you possess all of the requirements.

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