Director Of Finance And Accounting

RecruTrix is seeking a Director of Corporate Finance & Accounting who will hold a vital position within the Finance & Accounting Team, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer for one of our clients. In this capacity, they are tasked with providing strategic leadership and supervision for the Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and US income properties functional teams. Their primary responsibilities include overseeing the organization's corporate financial reporting requirements and ensuring effective cash management, which includes assisting with financing needs.

The Director, Corporate Finance & Accounting plays a crucial role in our client's Finance & Accounting department by leading a substantial team of direct and indirect reports. Their collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer is pivotal in proposing and implementing process and control enhancements, aimed at establishing and upholding a top-tier Finance & Accounting function.

Overall, this role is integral to the company's success, as it combines strategic financial direction, leadership of critical functional teams, and active involvement in refining processes to maintain excellence in Finance & Accounting.

Requirements:

1. Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent)

2. 8 to 10+ years of progressive real estate finance and accounting experience.

3. Proven ability to integrate strategic business objectives into overall cash management activities.

4. Experience leading, mentoring and coaching teams.

5. Excellent communication skills and ability to convey complex issues to senior management as required.

6. Demonstrated ability to deliver change management, systems and process improvements.

7. Experience working within a complex, multi entity and cross-border environment.

8. Strong corporate accounting and financial reporting experience within a real estate environment

9. Adaptable to change and continuously seek out improvements to existing processes.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead and guide the Corporate Finance & Accounting teams in both Canada and the United States, providing strategic direction and support.

2. Oversee Cressey's Treasury function, including managing cash-flow forecasts, liquidity, and fulfilling external financing requirements.

3. Take charge of financial reporting and handle full-cycle accounting for all Corporate entities.

4. Foster and facilitate cross-functional collaboration with other departments such as IPP, Construction/Development, and Tax to ensure seamless operations.

5. Play a key role in initiating and nurturing relationships with current and potential lenders.

6. Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, actively developing team members to become future leaders.

7. Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls and processes related to financial reporting and cash management.

8. Provide leadership in change management during the adoption of Cressey's new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system.

Salary Range: $170k - $180k