Director of Finance

About The Opportunity

Our growing client in Ottawa West is looking for a progressive Director of Finance to join their fast‑paced, dynamic organization on a full‑time, permanent basis.

This opportunity joins an organization that offers professional growth and development while being a key player in a collaborative, supportive team.

• Oversee Accounting team to ensure accuracy and timely submissions, providing support as needed
• Management of General Ledger and related duties
• Preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements and financial reporting
• Submission of tax remittances
• Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
• Risk analysis and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Preparing month and year end closing, ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented
• Liaising with auditors, taking an active role in internal and external audit, providing required reporting
• Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
• Provide mentorship and development for Accounting team through thoughtful evaluation
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders and present financial reports
• Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial aspects of the business, communicating with Senior Management on financial variances and strategies, including developing long‑term growth models
• Participate in other active projects and ad‑hoc reporting as needed

• Active CPA designation in good standing
• 7+ years of recent experience within a similar role for a medium‑to‑large organization; construction industry experience a strong asset
• 3+ years of leadership of an accounting team
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills in English
• Strong problem‑solving skills, critical thinking
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self‑starter, collaborative – able to work with all levels of staff

The salary band for this opportunity is $125,000 to $145,000 depending on relevant previous experience.