Director, Finance

The Role

We’re seeking a strategic and hands‑on Director, Finance to support the growth of the Airport. Reporting directly to the Executive Managing Director, and partnering closely with the senior leadership team, the Director, Finance will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Airport’s finance function including accounting, financial planning & analysis, budgeting and forecasting, AR/AP, and treasury.

This role extends beyond traditional finance leadership and plays a critical part in strategic planning, business performance management, and executive decision support. The successful candidate will lead in a matrix, corporate shared services model and provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and help drive the achievement of the Airport's strategic objectives.

• Serve as the Airport’s senior finance leader and trusted advisor to the Executive Managing Director.
• Lead annual strategic planning, budgeting, and long‑range financial modeling.
• Develop and monitor KPIs that drive business results and operational excellence.
• Lead business performance reviews, identifying trends, opportunities and emerging risks.
• Provide commercial and financial insights to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive leadership on contract negotiations, commercial agreements, and strategic initiatives.

• Direct the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the organization.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and forward‑looking recommendations to support business performance.
• Develop robust financial models for capital investments, strategic initiatives, and business cases.
• Oversee general ledger, month‑end close, financial reporting, and audit coordination.
• Ensure timely, accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.

• Lead cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
• Optimize treasury operations, banking relationships, and financing arrangements.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate financial and operational risks.

• Prepare quarterly Board reporting packages, executive summaries, and strategic financial updates.
• Present financial performance, forecasts, and key business insights to the Board and its committees.
• Support governance, compliance, risk management, and policy development initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field; MBA an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Proven track record across accounting, FP&A, financial reporting, and business case development.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong presentation skills — comfortable speaking to executives and Boards.
• Experience leading in a matrix, shared‑services environment.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing contracts and agreements.
• A detail‑oriented, analytical, solutions‑driven mindset.
• A collaborative, strategic thinker who thrives in complex environments.

On‑Site at John

C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

The expected annual compensation for this position includes a base salary of $135,000 - $150,000 per year, plus eligibility for an annual incentive.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered.

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