Director of Finance; Group CFO

Director of Finance (Group CFO) (BBBH
12005) Toronto, Canada

Salary: CAD
180,000 - CAD
200,000 per year

Permanent position.

Our client is a global insurance organization with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Europe, the company is recognized for its financial strength, disciplined growth strategy, and commitment to delivering innovative insurance solutions across multiple markets. As the organization continues to expand its North American presence, they are seeking a strategic finance leader to oversee the Canadian finance function and serve as a key advisor to both local and international stakeholders.

Our client is seeking a Director of Finance (Group CFO) to lead the Canadian finance organization and act as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and the Board. This role will be responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, governance, and business planning while providing financial insight and advisory support to drive organizational performance and growth.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Lead all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, management reporting packages, and consolidated reporting requirements
• Prepare and present board reporting materials, financial performance updates, strategic recommendations, and business insights to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by providing financial guidance, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, and financial models to support growth and profitability objectives
• Lead treasury management, liquidity planning, cash flow forecasting, and capital management activities
  
  Oversee regulatory reporting requirements and ensure compliance within a regulated financial services environment
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, banking partners, tax advisors, and other key external stakeholders
• Ensure strong governance, internal controls, risk management practices, and financial policies are maintained across the organization
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to identify opportunities for business improvement, profitability enhancement, and operational efficiency
• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, market expansion opportunities, and corporate development activities
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs to drive accountability and performance across the business
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, reporting enhancements, process improvements, and automation projects
• Collaborate closely with international finance teams and global leadership to ensure consistency in reporting, planning, and financial strategy
• Serve as a key liaison between Canadian operations, global headquarters, executive leadership, and board-level stakeholders

• CPA designation required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership responsibilities
• Experience with in insurance, financial services, banking, wealth management, or another regulated industry
• Strong background in financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, capital management, governance, and strategic planning
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting board reporting packages and supporting board-level discussions
• Proven ability to act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and influence organizational decision-making
• Experience managing relationships with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, investors, and other senior stakeholders
• Experience working within a multinational or global organization is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of insurance accounting, regulatory reporting, solvency requirements, and risk management frameworks is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of governance, internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance environments
• Advanced ERP systems experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution when required

• Competitive annual bonus program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Hybrid work environment
• Executive leadership role with direct exposure to global headquarters and board-level stakeholders
• Opportunity to influence business strategy and organizational growth
• Join a financially strong international organization with a significant North American presence
• Office located in Toronto's east end with convenient access to Highway 401