Finance Director

Financial Director

The Team

Trindent Consulting is a global management consulting firm that solves complex business problems and achieves operational efficiency for the Energy, Healthcare, and Financial Services industries. The firm's unique approach yields between 500 – 1500% ROI within the first year. Established in 2008, Trindent Consulting has quickly garnered a reputation as a firm that will Make It Happen. It is ranked as one of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies by Canadian Business and GROWTH 500 for 7 years in a row. Trindent is also named one of the Fastest-Growing Consulting Firms by Consulting Magazine in 2015 through 2020. Most recently Trindent has been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the Americas' Fastest-Growing companies in 2022.

The Role

Based at our offices in George Street, Toronto and reporting to the President, the Financial Director is accountable for leading all aspects of an effective and efficient Finance and Accounting function. The Financial Director will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
The Financial Director will focus succinctly on four core functions (Corporate Finance, Accounting Operations, Reporting and Tax, Business Development) and the processes within. Other duties and ad hoc projects are to be completed as assigned.

Corporate Finance

• Lead, manage, and execute the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting processes and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial statement variance analysis and present to senior management.
• Produce monthly financial statements, develop financial management strategies, monitoring expenditures and cash flows.
• Establish and oversee financial controls to monitor accuracy of financial information/ reports and workflows.
• Liaise with all external and internal stakeholders to create full financial transparency and recommend appropriate course of action when results differ from plan.
• Responsible for all areas of credit analysis and reporting.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee and manage all Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
• Responsible for reviewing and updating all General Ledger accounts.
• Prepare all monthly journal entries and ensure all necessary documentation support journal entries and general ledger balances.
• Ensure timely closing on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage all government reporting and remittance obligations.
• Manage the vendor contract process.

Reporting and Tax Compliance

• Comply with all local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings (Canada & US).
• Ensure the preparation of and filing of mandatory government reporting deadlines are met (i.e., Corporate, sales and payroll, taxes, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for all internal and external purposes (consolidated and non-consolidated basis).
• Analyze and interpret financial and operating metrics.

Business Development

• Streamline accounting and financial operations.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce Risk Control policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Implement process improvement to maximize business savings and quality controls.
• Participate in business decisions to support the development of business objectives.

Do you have the skills to be successful in this role?

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) is required
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required
• Minimum 8-10 years of Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis experience, including managing a team or a department
• Superior working knowledge of accounting practices as applied to consolidated financial and management reporting, cash flow forecasting, financial statement analysis and interpretation
• Experience with U.S subsidiaries, transfer pricing and US payroll reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels / departments within the organization
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities with little direction in a fast paced environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and very proficient dealing with large sums of data
• Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for numbers and accuracy on reviews
• Strong ability to problem-solve and to make day to day decisions related to their work
• Experience in a consulting firm or professional services environment an asset

Trindent Consulting is committed to providing an accessible, respectful and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We will provide reasonable accommodation if required. If you require any specific accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during the application process, please contact us.