Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities:

• 45% Accounting and Reporting: Manage a team of five, oversee the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements of LRDG and several other related entities.


• 20% Process Improvement & Operation excellence: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and scalability for each client. Lead new accounting system selection and integration.


• 15% Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead all FP&A initiatives, build and transform the FP&A process, infrastructure, templates, and KPIS ensuring alignment with their specific business objectives. Conduct in-depth financial analyses, offering insights to guide key business decisions for clients.


• 5% Cash Flow Management: Monitor and optimize cash flow to ensure financial stability and proper funding for both day-to-day operations and strategic projects.


• 5% Compliance & Controls: Ensure all financial operations comply with applicable accounting standards (ASPE) and implement internal controls to safeguard assets.


• 5% Cost Management: Monitor and control operational costs, advising clients on opportunities for cost reduction and improved financial performance.


• 5% Audit Support: Manage and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in finance & accounting including in senior finance roles (Controller, Manager FP&A, Finance Director), with experience across multiple industries preferred, with at least 2 years as a Controller, and with at least 2 years in a FP&A role or having led the FP&A activities as a Controller.


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification is an asset.


• Leadership: Strong professional and interpersonal skills, at ease with working with and influencing senior management, owners, and founders.


• Self starter: Ability to build new processes, map and improve financial operations, transform FP&A infrastructure, reporting efficiency. Ability to define risks and opportunities, define the scope with cross-departmental buy-in, and manage the project to completion.


• Skills: Deep understanding of financial and accounting operations, management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting; expert-level proficiency in Excel and financial software (ERP systems and accounting software a must).


• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills. Results driven and resourceful. Curious and looking to learn, improve, and adapt.


• Strategic: Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, capable of diving into the details when needed; strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data in a clear and compelling way.


• Style: Hands-on, optimize and transform Finance department.

What we offer:

• 4 weeks of vacation + 1 week of vacation during the holiday season
• Health benefits and RRSP plan from day one
• Flexibility - we offer flexible hours during the week
• Hybrid work environment
• Company events throughout the year
• Lively downtown office with coffee, snacks, and a gym!
• Professional development opportunities – internal training, structured continuous learning, other internal roles