Academy Finance Manager

p>Job Title: Director of Finance

Industry: Civil Construction and Aggregates

Salary: Competitive Salary, great benefits package, including performance bonus

Van Bree Enterprises and the Van Bree Family have been at the forefront of shaping communities and farms throughout Southwestern Ontario for 58 years. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability has made us a trusted partner in the industry. The business has grown to include multiple divisions such as Van Bree Drainage & Bulldozing Ltd., and Klondyke Developments. Van Bree Enterprises prides itself in offering a full range of services and treating every project with excellence, no matter the size.

We are seeking a participative and self-motivated Director of Finance who values a finance team that is versatile, responsive, and integrated with other departments & business units within the company. The Director of Finance has a critical role in business whose main responsibilities will span strategic initiatives and oversee functions within the Finance & Accounting Team.The successful candidate will work closely with the COO, the CEO, and the executive team to gain a deep understanding of the business to support strategic decision making.Protect & grow the assets of the company.Financial Leadership – aligning the business and finance strategies. li>Financing Strategies – Guide & recommend investments and debt strategies.Economic Guidance – Identify risk and opportunities throughout the business landscape.Financial Planning & Analysis Oversee departmental budgets, rolling forecasts (MRF), operating analysis, cashflow planning & analysis and debt service management planning.Provide narrative on variance analysis to identify deviations between actual performance and budgeted/forecasted figures.Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, cost management efforts, and process improvements.Cost Control & Management Monitor project costs, including direct labour, operator, equipment costs, materials, and other operational expenses.Review operational performance on an ongoing basis with Project Managers, Managers, and Business Units to ensure steady profit performance.Identify areas for cost improvement and operational efficiency improvements while maintaining quality and employee safety.Present accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to Standard Financial Statements, Job Performance, Cost Analysis including Cost-to-Complete & Work on Hand, and key performance indicators (KPIs).Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and company policies.Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, innovation, and standardization.Internal Controls and Compliance Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial processes.Ensure compliance with financial and operational policies, procedures, and regulations.Manage the four types of financial risk: market risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, and operational risk.Ensure timely, efficient, and effective leadership to the Finance Team (Assistant Controller, AP, AR, Payroll, General Accounting) with established knowledge of all key functionalities.Support department leaders in establishing budgets, controlling costs, and identifying and reporting variances to ensure compliance with the corporate plan.Collaborate with all stakeholders internal (department leaders) and external (banking institutions, leasing companies, suppliers & customers), to provide financial insights and support decision-making.Communicate financial performance, trends, and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.Work with the leadership team to develop and communicate a clear policy framework that exceeds legislative compliance.Be an active participant in strategic and operational planning.

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