Chief Financial Officer

**Highlight Motor Group** is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in the GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. To keep up with our growth, we will be seeking experienced, professional, energetic, goal-oriented individuals to complement our organization.

We are looking for a highly experienced **Chief Financial Officer (CFO**). A senior executive who is responsible for leading and managing the financial initiatives of the group of companies. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO works in tandem with other C-suite executives and Vice Presidents. The **CFO** is an integral part of the organization and is accountable for the financial successes or failures of the company.

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise all accounting and finance personnel (controllers, team leaders and financial analysts).
- Preparing the company’s financial reporting, consolidation, and MD&A.
- Driving the company’s financial planning and analysis; monthly profit and loss forecast, key performance indicators (KPI), weekly 13-week cash flow forecast, and more.
- Assess organizational performance against the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy.
- Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the President & CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
- Develop and maintain capital expenditure budget.
- Providing monthly borrowing base reports and quarterly compliance reports to the banks.
- Preparing and presenting quarterly business reports to the Board of Directors analyzing issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Manage relationships with banks, lenders, lawyers, auditors, and other vendors.
- Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, lawyers, consultants and investment advisors).
- Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s processes and internal controls.
- Control and evaluate the organization’s debt and capital structure.
- Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.
- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations.
- Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies.

**Requirements**:

- Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Proven minimum 5-years’ experience as CFO in $200M+ company.
- In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting, internal controls, Canadian and U.S. tax rules.
- Experience in the transportation industry
- Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to present financial analysis and projections to company stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving attitude and abilities.
- Works quickly and accurately and applies sound professional judgement.
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.

**We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- How many years of transportation industry experience do you have?
- How many years of Canadian and USA tax laws experience do you have?

**Experience**:

- Chief Financial Officer (CFO): 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (required)

Work Location: In person