Director Of Finance Operations

2 weeks ago

Saskatoon SK, Canada Westbridge Capital Full time

About the Company

Westbridge Capital is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and growing mid-market or mature operating businesses in various jurisdictions including Canada and the Unites States. Westbridge invests in companies across industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology. Our philosophy is to structure deals with management as our partners to ensure a long-term alignment of interests. Our unique model allows us to provide liquidity to an underserved market, benefiting both owners and management. Westbridge Capital promotes a collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals in the areas of tax, finance, M&A, legal, securities, BD, HR, and IT. As our company continues to experience significant growth, we are adding new team members who can drive and promote the objectives of Westbridge Capital and its expansion into new markets.

Overview of Role

Westbridge Capital is looking to add a talented and experienced Director of Finance Operations (Portfolio Companies) to our professional services group. The successful candidate will work with our portfolio companies in a variety of industries to assist in the onboarding of the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, identifying and tracking relevant KPIs, and the development and monitoring of internal controls and financial reporting processes to safeguard company assets and provide accurate and timely financial reporting. The work will be varied and continuously changing, such that it will provide challenges but never be boring or mundane. The successful candidate will work as part of a team and will also be provided with mentorship and opportunities to learn and develop their skill set.

This role is broad in nature, but typically includes the following:

Growth and Development of the Fund’s Portfolio Companies:

  • Assist in formulating the company’s future direction by providing input on the company’s financial strategies, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Develop performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction
  • Maintain effective relationships with all members of the management team to maximize financial and operating results and ensure alignment with Westbridge’s strategy and reporting requirements
  • Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies
  • Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced
  • Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems
  • Support acquisition due diligence as required including onboarding and integration of financial reporting, systems, people, processes, and controls
  • Monitor cash balances and forecasts and ensure accurate reporting to senior lenders
  • Consolidated portfolio reporting and analysis to support both internal and external reporting requirements
  • Provide fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) support to new and existing portfolio companies to fill gaps as required

Professional Services Group (PSG)

  • Provide financial guidance and operations support to the PSG to support business initiatives and achieve financial objectives
  • Support M&A financial due diligence, modelling and analysis as required
  • Collaborate with other Westbridge teams to ensure alignment of finance objective with corporate objectives and to drive our business forward
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments, reporting environment and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with best practices and standards

Ideal Candidate

  • You bring creativity, a sense of urgency, positivity, and analytical rigor to the pursuit of our mission and growth
  • You are a thoughtful team leader skilled at establishing business priorities and the ability to persuasively gain alignment with internal and external partners
  • You are an “owner”, and you bring projects from inception to completion in a highly organized manner with little or no supervision
  • You excel in a high impact position within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment where you must adapt to changing priorities and demands
  • You are very comfortable (and enjoy) collaborating closely with team members at all levels and being accountable on concurrent high priority projects
  • You are an excellent mentor, both internally and externally, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Professional accounting designation
  • Minimum of 10 years experience, with at least 5 years in senior financial management roles
  • Prior experience as a CFO is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting
  • Experience with strategic planning, risk management, and corporate finance
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies
  • Demonstrated experience successfully managing and leading complex projects
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
  • Strong ability to build relationships and deliver in a professional services and process-driven organization
  • Strong understanding of how to leverage data and analytics to drive performance and innovation
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools, such as Excel, ERP systems, and financial modeling software

Westbridge Capital offers a competitive total compensation package, a dynamic work environment, company sponsored social events and more We embrace the unique skills of every team member, provide opportunities for growth and development, and align our employees’ success with Westbridge’s success. Learn more about Westbridge Capital.

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