Director, Finance & Accounting Jobs

We are seeking a Director, Finance & Accounting to support a real estate development group in Vancouver, BC.

This is an onsite role; open to local candidates.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Corporate Finance & Accounting, is an integral member of the Finance & Accounting Team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Corporate Accounting, Treasury and US income properties functional teams. This role is accountable for all the organizations corporate financial reporting requirements as well as ensuring all cash management needs are met, including assisting with the company’s financing requirements. By leading a large team of direct and in-direct reports, the Director, Corporate Finance & Accounting is critical to the success of the company’s Finance & Accounting department and will work alongside the Chief Financial Officer in proposing and implementing process and control improvements, with the goal of establishing and maintaining a best-in-class Finance & Accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and lead cross-functional collaboration with IPP, Construction/Development and Tax departments
• Provide oversight of the companys Treasury function, including cash flow forecasts, liquidity management and external financing needs
• Provide change management leadership in the adoption of the company’s new ERP
• Monitoring the effectiveness of internal controls and internal processes as they pertain to financial reporting and cash management
• Responsible for financial reporting and full-cycle accounting for all Corporate entities
• Assist in initiating and fostering relationships with current and future lenders
• Provide strategic leadership of the Corporate Finance & Accounting teams in Canada and in the United States
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with a strong aptitude to developing team members to be future leaders

Requirements

Education:

• BS degree in Accounting
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent)

Required:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex issues to senior management as required
• Experience working within a complex, multi entity and cross-border environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver change management, systems and process improvements
• Proven ability to integrate strategic business objectives into overall cash management activities
• 10+ years of progressive real estate finance and accounting experience
• Experience leading, mentoring and coaching teams
• Strong corporate accounting and financial reporting experience within a real estate environment
• Adaptable to change and continuously seek out improvements to existing processes.

Benefits

• And more
• Retirement benefits
• Holidays
• Ongoing training & development
• PTO

An equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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