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Director of Finance POST NUMBER: 471841

$150k - $175k per year

About the Company

Our client services the construction and buildings sector. They are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for accounting and controllership expertise to lead the accounting and finance function in a growing, operationally complex environment. 

This role is ideal for an someone who has recently stepped into a Director role (or is a senior Controller operating at that level), thrives in imperfect systems, and is motivated by ownership, influence, and growth. 

You will own the full accounting function, strengthen controls and processes, and partner closely with operations and senior leadership to support continued scale. 

Why Work Here

  • Senior level finance leadership role with real ownership and influence 

  • Opportunity to build, modernize, and scale the finance function 

  • Exposure to acquisitions and post-acquisition integration 

  • Entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment 

  • Strong collaborative culture 

About the Opportunity

  • Financial Leadership and Responsibilities 
    Lead and manage the finance and accounting team, including Controllership, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and external resources as applicable 
    Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency 
    Ensure accuracy of monthly financial results at the Group, Divisional and Branch levels 
    Direct all aspects of accounting, including but not limited to revenue recognition, inventory, WIP, receivables, payables, and fixed assets 
    Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies; seen as the subject matter expert in accounting 
    Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with ASPE and GAAP 

  • Controls, Compliance, and Risk 
    Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls to protect company assets and mitigate risk of error and fraud 
    Lead all accounting and corporate tax compliance activities, coordinating with external advisors on corporate tax filings, review engagements, and other projects 

Monitor compliance with federal, provincial, and regulatory requirements relevant to the business 
Manage relationships with auditors, and other service providers 

  • Process Improvement and Systems 
    Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process redesign, automation, and system enhancements 
    Work effectively within evolving systems, driving efficiencies through improvements 
    Partner on future system implementations or upgrades as the business scales 

  • Leadership and Collaboration 
    Mentor and develop the team (currently 3 direct reports), building team capacity, bench strength and technical capability 
    Manage and direct team priorities to ensure delivery of critical objectives while supporting the changing needs of the organization 
    Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership to support business objectives 
    Lead financial integration of acquired companies 
    Act as a trusted finance partner who knows the details and is willing to roll up their sleeves 

About You

  • CPA designation required (CPA-CA preferred) 

  • 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including: 

  • Corporate Controller and/or Director of Finance roles 

  • Strong full-cycle accounting background 

  • Approximately 1–2 years at the Director level, or a Controller operating at that scope 

  • Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial, or operationally complex business (field services, industrial, construction, or project-based environments strongly valued) 

Salary Range

$150,000 - $175,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

When referencing this job, quote #471841 

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. 

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