Leader of Finance

Location

North Vancouver, BC or New Westminster, BC

About Hatfield

Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

Responsibilities

• Cash flow forecasting and monitoring cash flow to ensure the company has sufficient liquidity for operations and investments.
• Leading financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
• Overseeing tax compliance and optimization strategies in collaboration with external advisors.
• Ensuring the company’s financial systems are legally compliant and progressively support operations and future growth.
• Overseeing the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborating with operations to optimize cost-effective sourcing, improve equipment tracking, and streamline charge-out processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Overseeing the company’s financial operations and ensuring timely and accurate financial reports and practices.
• Ensuring that financial reports are compliant with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and accurately represent the company’s financial position.
• Maintaining effective internal controls and financial review processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements.
• Supporting company goals and objectives with progressive financial strategies.
• Collaborating with other senior managers to make informed decisions about investments, capital structure, and profitability.
• Building and leading an effective finance and accounting team ensuring they are motivated and performing to the best of their abilities.
• Leading the Hatfield Finance Committee and ensuring the Committee’s efforts support Hatfield’s financial objectives.
• Overseeing financial planning and analysis functions to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Managing insurance policy renewals, ensuring adequate coverage, and addressing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifying and addressing financial risks to the company and recommending measures to mitigate them.
• Providing financial analysis and recommendations on potential M&A opportunities.
• Evaluating financial viability and risks factors associated with potential acquisitions.
• Advising the Hatfield Board and the Managing Partners on corporate financial strategies.
• Providing insights into financial implications of corporate strategic decisions to ensure alignment with Hatfield's financial goals.
• Provide ongoing financial and business intelligence metrics derived from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, supporting operational decision making at Corporate and Group Director levels.
• Provide monthly and year-to-date financial reports including income statements, fee and cashflow projections, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Write-off, and Work in Progress (WIP) reports.
• Provide quarterly recommendations to the Finance Committee on cash management and capital allocation, considering operational needs and financing requirements.
• Provide monthly comparison of budgeted financials vs actual performance, identifying any significant variances and providing justification and recommended actions.
• Coordinate the review of annual financial statements provided by Hatfield’s external accountants, as well as corporate valuation and interim valuation.

Education and Experience

• CPA designation and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing and leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and a background with data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or comparable mid-market ERP), including optimizing system use, financial reporting, controls, and process optimization.
• Strong working knowledge of Power BI, including using, interpreting, and presenting financial dashboards. Experience designing dashboards is an asset.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, improving operational efficiency, and leading finance and accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax regulations, corporate finance, and risk management.

Other Assets/Skills

• Experience partnering with IT / ERP consultants during system implementation or optimization is a strong asset.
• Experience in a project-based professional services firm, ideally environmental consulting, engineering, or a related field, is an asset.
• Proactive approach toproblem-solvingwith strongdecision-makingcapability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business consulting environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

What's In It For You

• F riendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance - medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity, irrespective of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability. Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights, cultures, interests, and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve, and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.

Salary

Salary range (for BC job postings only): $150k - $175k.

Other Information

Please be advised, that in the course our assessment of your qualifications, we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.