Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago


Nova Scotia, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

Director of Finance

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Director of Finance to join their team in Dartmouth, NS. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial management, leadership, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain robust accounting processes and internal controls to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Private Enterprises and all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions, developing an engaged and motivated team.
  • Champion the use of systems and technology to improve efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of routine accounting to allow for more time on value-added activities.
  • Ensure roles and responsibilities are well defined, with clear accountabilities, defined goals, and objectives, and timely and constructive feedback to ensure continual development of resources.
  • On-time and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis – financial statements, cash flow forecasts, bank compliance requirements, and tax-related items completed by associated deadlines.
  • Lead the annual audit and tax return preparation processes with the external audit team, ensuring all filing/reporting deadlines with internal and external stakeholders are met.
  • Continual evaluation/monitoring of internal controls and development/implementation of enhancements to ensure an appropriate system of internal control is maintained throughout the organization.
  • Working with the business unit leaders, provide regular forecasts of operating results and capital spend.
  • Develop change management initiatives for the organization and manage implementation.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators and produce an assortment of financial reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Manage corporate cash flows, including weekly, monthly, and long-range cash projections for review by senior management and submission to internal stakeholders and lenders as required.
  • Continuously evaluate cash flow projections against actual results, recommending and implementing changes to reduce overall carrying costs.

Requirements:

  • CPA designation.
  • 10+ years of experience in a progressive management role.
  • Experience with change management and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Significant experience in the preparation of financial statements and notes in a multi-legal entity/consolidated reporting environment.
  • Solid track record in the redesign of processes to achieve greater efficiency/effectiveness while maintaining appropriate internal controls.
  • Highly motivated, with proven success in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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