Director of Finance in Toronto

Your mission is to play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings, and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation, and collaboration are integral to our daily operations.

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism.

The Director of Finance will serve as Crozier’s lead finance executive and be responsible for oversight of all finance, accounting, treasury, and reporting activities. As a strong communicator, you will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The Director will produce thorough financial-status reports for senior management to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Your main responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Manager of Finance, oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures.
• In conjunction with the President and senior leadership team, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a bi-weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Achieve budget goals with proper analysis and corrective action.
• Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies.
• Act as a key member of the executive team, providing strategic financial counsel to the President and the Board on investments, growth initiatives, and risk management.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
• Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.

What makes you unique:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field; CPA designation required.
• 15+ years of proven accounting experience, with 10+ years of experience in a finance leadership position.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); knowledge of US GAAP is an asset.
• Extremely knowledgeable in financial forecasting, accounting principles, and financial data analysis.
• Strong understanding of economic and banking processes.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board, or other outside partners.
• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers.

At Englobe, employees feel listened to. The leaders are accessible and always available to support them. Every day, they work with experts who inspire them and help them progress. The projects are engaging, and they can see their careers evolving. The people are friendly, warm, and helpful! Englobe provides a lot of flexibility, and the work-life balance is perfect for families.