Academy Finance Manager

3 months ago

Kitchener, Canada WalterFedy Full time
p>Role At a Glance
Are you ready to lead a dynamic Finance organization and drive its evolution through continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic growth? Do you want to be a part of growing Canadian design firm with a focus on sustainability and bettering our communities through delivering exceptional client experiences? As the Director of Finance, you will be instrumental in building a high-performing finance team and developing the necessary skills to support WalterFedy’s ambitious expansion plans.

What You Will Do
The Director of Finance is a tactic-focused and results-oriented leader, responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and management at WalterFedy. This role encompasses a broad range of finance functions, including team leadership, FP&A (financial planning and analysis), cash flow management, merger and acquisition integration, and strategic execution. As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust FP&A program and ensuring the finance function is well-positioned to support the organization’s growth initiatives with a mandate to improve operations each year.

This position serves as a key business partner to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams, providing financial insights and guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Performance Metrics
  • Timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Development of a functioning finance team through strong leadership and implementation of a training and development program.
  • Creation of a comprehensive FP&A program that assists business units with timely reporting, project analysis, and KPI monitoring.
  • M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) analysis, diligence, and integration planning.
  • Ensuring company-wide compliance of internal controls.
  • Review of significant contracts for completeness.

Key Accountabilities
Functional

  • Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, management reports and variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Maintain all accounting policy documentation and educate internal stakeholders.
  • Manage and oversee system updates and controls, including ERP upgrades.
  • Assess the impact of changes in the business on internal controls, update narratives, design new controls and review system testing results as needed.
  • Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on financial matters.
  • Provide financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations in cross-functional team project settings and present findings and specific recommendations to management.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Recognize, communicate, and advise on weaknesses in business operations, guiding the business to solve root causes and improve performance.
  • Manage and oversee corporate budgeting program.
  • Champion the adoption of digital tools and technologies that enhance financial reporting, project management, and operational efficiency.

Strategic

  • Support WalterFedy goals by executing short to mid-term departmental goals (1 year).
  • Lead and support M&A activities and detailed integration planning.
  • Give authentic feedback on performance and potential.
  • Ensure all team members understand where they stand and have clear performance objectives aligned with Corporate and department goals.
  • Ensure all team members continually strive to improve their performance and productivity.
  • Experience managing finance teams across various locations and supporting remote or hybrid work environments.
  • Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions quickly and easily.
  • Act as a strategic partner to project managers and senior leadership, providing financial insights that drive project and business success.
  • Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
  • Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input.
  • Celebrate the diversity of thought and have an open mindset.
  • Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes.

What You Bring to the Table

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

  • CPA designation required, MBA is considered an asset.
  • University degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
  • Minimum of 10 years of finance, audit, accounting, and/or reporting experience including managing finance policies, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), audit, reporting and taxation.

Competencies / Skills / Attributes

  • Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and Finance systems and technology.
  • Experience in professional service industry and previous M&A experience a bonus.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Proven leadership skills for both project and people.
  • Solid record of delivering results./>As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design – we are here to enhance the world around us. To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.
    Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.
    WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity/expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.

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