Director of Finance

Job title:

Director of Finance

Company

Godspeed Workforce

Job description

Position: Director of FinanceLocation: Essex, ON Hybrid, office 1-2 days a weekJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPosition DescriptionOur client is actively seeking to hire a new Director of Finance to develop and oversee Fulger Transport’s accounting departments. The ideal candidate will be an experienced financial professional with experience within the transportation industry. This individual will be an ambitious self-starter who can work independently and provide continuous improvement to the accounting department operations.To succeed in this role, the successful candidate will need:– A Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation or equivalent accreditation.– Experience in overseeing and participating in all aspects of financial management.– A strong mastery of financial reporting and analysis– A strong understanding of internal controls and GAAP and investment capital analysis.– Excellent technical, organization, management and communication skillsThe main tasks associated with this position include:– Managing, developing and maintaining financial records for a group of related companies, including US based companies– Utilizing financial/accounting software such as QuickBooks and advanced excel reporting– Managing and monitoring all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements for privately held enterprises.– Preparing budgets, Cash flow Projections, Bank Reports, Journal Entries, Monthly Financial Reporting Package and Year End Working Papers– Managing and overseeing the accounting team workflow– Reviewing AP & AR aging, monitoring expenditures, costs and P&L.– Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on the company’s financial data and performance.– Prepare T4’s, T4 summaries, 1099’s, WSIB, EHT, HST annual reconciliations– Supporting/ Coordinating month-end and year-end close process– Reviewing and approving costing reports– Liaising with external auditors, lenders and legal counsel– Reporting directly to the Vice President of Administration.QualificationsExperience:This individual must have:At least 5 years of financial accounting experience in a management position.Experience working in a fast paced environment and managing financial implications of very rapid growthExperience within the transportation industryEducation: A university degree in finance/accounting is required in addition to a current valid CPA designationSkills:– Ability to work both independently and within a team.– Extremely organized and detail oriented.– Must possess a strong work ethic.– Demonstrated ability to lead a finance/accounting team.– Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.– Self-Motivated, ambitious and results driven.This position will require regular in person attendance for the first 3-6 months with the potential of shifting to remote work afterwards.Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting Management: 5 years (required)
• Transportation Industry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CPA Designation (required)

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:00:34 GMT

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