Horizon Recruitment Inc. is conducting a search for a Director of Finance to work with a geographically dispersed team across Western Canada and be a champion of process improvement and overall growth. The entrepreneurial leadership team is looking for a real finance business partner to help the company pursue new opportunities which includes conducting due diligence on potential acquisitions. While you will also lead the day-to-day Accounting team, this Director will play a more strategic role in the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Establish the strategic direction of the operations and manage day to day activities
- Drive process improvement initiatives across the existing business and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies operationally and financially
- Build strong working relationships with operational leadership and employees to better understand where value added projects can be initiated
- Lead and mentor a team of 6
- Preparing and reviewing of annual budget, quarterly reporting, and other planning and analysis
- Monitor financial performance and targets by establishing and maintaining clear internal key performance metrics
Requirements:
- A professional accounting designation and qualifications (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) along with at least 5 years of senior leadership experience
- Big picture business partner with a demonstrated track record of success in a similar role
- Strong business process and business strategy experience coupled with experience in manufacturing, distribution and operations a plus
- Leadership mentality with the drive to grow, adapt and execute bold plans
- An open and articulate communicator with strong analysis, presentation and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work cross-functionally throughout the organization
- Proven strategic thinking ability to apply a “bottom line”, results-oriented approach
- Excellent analytical skills, and applies a creative approach to problem solving
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain