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TITLE   
Director of Finance & Accounting, Construction
   
SALARY RANGE   
$150,000 - $180,000
   
CASH BONUS   
Up to 20%

THE PERKS   

• Standard Health Benefits   
• Professional Development Support
• Health Spending Account

LOCATION   
Toronto, ON

THE OFFICE   
Permanently In-Office

TEAM SIZE   
Up to 10 people

THE ROLE   
A strategic finance leader managing comprehensive financial operations across corporate accounting, project accounting, and financial systems while leading a high-performing team.

• Corporate and Project Accounting (35%)
• FP&A & Treasury Management (30%)
• Leadership & Strategy (25%)
• Financial Systems & Technology (10%)

THE TASKS

Corporate & Project Accounting    

• Direct month-end and year-end close processes ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting aligned with GAAP
• Oversee full payroll cycle including processing, remittances, reconciliations, and year-end reporting
• Collaborate with external accountants and auditors for year-end closing and financial statement review
• Prepare and analyze key financial statements for management review and external partner reporting
• Oversee tax filing preparation and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures with robust internal controls

FP&A & Treasury Management

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities ensuring alignment with company goals and financial sustainability
• Analyze company performance providing variance analysis and financial modeling to identify opportunities and risks
• Monitor and refine reporting tools and processes related to cash flow and liquidity through integrated financial systems
• Support planning and analysis of cash requirements for payroll, AP/AR, and project funding cycles
• Develop comprehensive financial insights connecting project-level and corporate-level performance

Leadership & Strategy

• Manage daily operations across Corporate Accounting, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, and Sales Administration
• Provide leadership to finance and accounting team, fostering culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with HR to conduct performance evaluations and regular team engagement meetings
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term financial initiatives through insights and financial analysis

Financial Systems & Technology

• Manage financial systems including Acumatica, Procore, Blackline, and Salesforce ensuring optimization and integration
• Assess and improve workflows through automation to enhance efficiency in AP/AR, project costing, payroll, and reporting

THE COMPANY   
A growing construction and development company specializing in residential and commercial projects with strong focus on operational excellence and financial accountability. The organization leverages advanced financial systems and technology to support complex project-based accounting and corporate financial management.


THE OPPORTUNITY   
Join a dynamic construction company where you'll have direct impact on financial strategy while leading a talented team through exciting growth phases. Perfect for an experienced finance professional ready to take on comprehensive leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment with significant potential for professional development.

EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE   
By Month 1   

• Build trust with finance, payroll, sales admin, and accounting staff while assessing team skills, gaps, and structure
• Get hands-on with Acumatica, Procore, Blackline, and Salesforce to evaluate system integration and reporting reliability
• Take ownership of ongoing month-end close, payroll, and AP/AR processes ensuring continuity in reporting
• Build trust with the SVP through clear, timely communication and early accountability for assigned responsibilities

By Month 3

• Identify and propose key process improvements in workflows, automation, or internal controls to boost accuracy and efficiency
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, aligning with department heads and SVP expectations
• Deliver variance analysis and produce actionable insights from financial data while collaborating with Sales Admin to resolve billing or commission reporting gaps
• Master company structures and understand relationships between corporations, including differences between corporate and project accounting and how money flows in both areas

By Month 6

• Own financial reporting and controls, fully leading close processes and reporting cycles including dashboards and key statements
• Strengthen team performance through completed evaluations, development plans, and coaching initiatives
• Lead strategic financial analysis supporting long-term company planning while successfully managing external audit processes and regulatory compliance
• Implement specific improvements in financial systems that align with growth and scalability goalS

By Month 12

• Develop comprehensive insights into company performance, connecting project-level and corporate-level operations at a high level
• Build strong rapport with leadership team members and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Deliver organized, concise financial information and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Successfully complete year-end close processes and coordinated external audit

THE SKILL SET   

• Post undergraduate designation required: CPA, MBA or equivalent
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with mentorship responsibilities
• Strong system skills, including Excel

   
   
   
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