Director of Finance

Our client, a small publicly traded technology company, is seeking a Director of Finance to join the organization on a 12+ month maternity leave contract. The role is located in Pickering but will only require someone to be onsite once a month.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including month-end, year-end, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and public company reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Supervise a small finance team, including a Payroll Administrator and a Senior Accountant.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insight and strategic support.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• CPA or other recognized accounting designation.
• Strong controllership experience with full-cycle accounting expertise.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work effectively in a lean organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach.