Director of Finance and Accounting
We are looking for a Director of Finance and Accounting to join our growing team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for taking on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects our company, and will provide strategic financial input to senior management. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful Director of Finance will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of TKEES.
The ideal candidate is an excellent leader and has a can-do attitude; ready to roll up their sleeves creating new structures, reporting, and financial controls that are essential to the success and viability of TKEES’ future.
Responsibilities
- Execute the financial strategy of the company
- Takes ownership of current and future forecasts (including capital, facilities, and staff requirements)
- Manage financial controls and accounting procedures
- Guides and advises on the financial impact of the company’s strategy and its goals
- Ensures full transparency over the financial performance of the company
- Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs
- Identify and effectively communicate existing and potential risks to the CEO and senior leadership team
- Propose and create action plans to ensure annual financial objectives are attained
- Support the CEO and other departments with the preparation of monthly and annual financial plans
- Coordinate and produce all tax documentation in Canada, US, and other countries, as required
- Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization
- Supervise all finance personnel
Qualifications
- CA or CPA designation (MBA or Master’s degree in Finance preferred)
- 8+ years’ experience in a senior financial managerial position (CFO, VP, or Director of finance, preferred)
- Experience within a mid-sized company addressing issues of organic growth, acquisitions and scaling operations, preferred
- Extensive knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, financial principles and concepts.
- Strong financial management experience. Ability to navigate through complex financial models to maximize results
- Results-focused, entrepreneurial and innovative, with a sense of urgency
- Exceptional communication skills (ability to communicate effectively both with internal and external stakeholders)
- A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus and a creative thinker
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Quickbooks, and other applications including SAP and/or NetSuite
- High degree of integrity and emotional intelligence
- Winning attitude