Director, Corporate and Financial Systems

**Director, Corporate and Financial Systems**
North Vancouver, BC, Canada (Hybrid)

As the Director of Corporate and Financial Systems, you will be instrumental in shaping the business systems operations and improvement plans that support the corporate and financial functions of the organization. You will lead a team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems and processes that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across multiple departments. Additionally, you will oversee continuous improvement initiatives, redesign projects, and change management across shared services and the three operating shipyards, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and related financial systems and tools.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Lead the strategic planning, development, and implementation of corporate and financial systems to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across departments to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Assess existing systems and processes to identify areas for improvement, implementing enhancements to streamline workflows and boost productivity.
- Manage system upgrades, migrations, and integrations to ensure seamless operation and compatibility with other systems and technologies.
- Support the Accounting teams with organizational communications regarding financial system usage standards.
- Assist business units in the development of corporate and financial policies, procedures, and controls to maintain data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the corporate and financial systems team, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to corporate and financial systems, offering recommendations for adoption or adaptation as needed.
- Optimize the ERP system and identify opportunities for improving business processes.
- Manage and maintain the user security model, triage requests for role changes, and ensure the integrity of segregation of duties.
- Define requirements and build project plans.
- Lead the implementation of new programs across the organization, including system upgrades and rollout of training tools.
- Provide leadership and technical expertise on the intersection between accounting and financial systems.
- Develop and execute end-user training models for accounting users.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Professional designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) an asset.
- 2-5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of success in leading the development and implementation of corporate and financial systems.
- Experience managing an IT support team.
- Experience with large ERP transformational projects (e.g., Oracle, JD Edwards, IFS).
- In-depth knowledge of corporate and financial systems, including ERP systems (e.g., Oracle JD Edwards, IFS), financial reporting systems, budgeting and forecasting tools, and related technologies.
- Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to lead projects, priorities, and resources effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, PMP, ITIL) are a plus.
- Knowledge of Canadian ASPE, GAAP, and related financial reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of best practices in accounting, reporting, financial services, taxation, and financial planning & analysis.
- Experience in business process documentation, process improvement, and redesign.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
- Experience with ERP (Oracle, JD Edwards, or equivalent) business systems.
- Understanding of data quality best practices and integration techniques.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques and financial concepts to define and solve complex problems.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and/or transportation industries (preferably shipbuilding/marine).
- Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and listening skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Strong strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to anticipate future trends and challenges in the corporate and financial landscape.
- Strong communication and leadership skills to clearly and directly convey your vision and goals to the team.
- Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to gather relevant data, analyze it, and make informed decisions in the best interest of the organization.