At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and treasury functions in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Global engineering and consulting firm with a strong reputation for technical excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, medical benefits, and retirement plan.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with a collaborative leadership team.
- Why this job: Join a newly created leadership role with significant growth and development opportunities.
- Qualifications: CPA designation and experience leading finance teams in complex organizations.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
Etobicoke, ON (TTC Accessible) | Hybrid (2 days/week in office)
About the Company
Our client is a global engineering, testing, inspection, certification, and consulting organization with operations across multiple countries and expertise supporting critical infrastructure industries. With over 1,000 employees worldwide and a strong reputation for technical excellence, the organization provides specialized services to large-scale industrial and utility clients while operating as part of a publicly traded parent company.
Why Join?
- Newly created leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
- Opportunity to lead a full finance function
- Significant exposure to a public-company environment and interaction with parent-company finance teams
- Collaborative leadership team with strong growth and development opportunities
About the Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of Accounting will provide leadership across accounting operations, treasury, financial reporting, controls, and audit activities while supporting a growing business with complex reporting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead treasury, cash management, cash flow forecasting, and accounts payable functions
- Oversee financial reporting and coordination with the parent company's finance team
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations and provide leadership to a multi-level finance team
- Support SOX compliance, internal controls, audit activities, and governance requirements
- Review financial results and reporting packages to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Partner with leadership on process improvements and finance transformation initiatives
- Support the organization through ongoing growth and operational expansion
- Provide strategic leadership across accounting, reporting, treasury, and finance operations
About You
- CPA designation (Canadian or U.S.)
- Experience leading accounting and finance teams
- Strong financial reporting experience in complex, multi-entity organizations
- Experience with treasury, cash flow forecasting, and accounts payable
- Exposure to public-company reporting, internal controls, and audits
- Industry experience in project-based, professional services, engineering, consulting, utilities, construction, logistics, technology, or similar environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership
Compensation
Bonus: 10-20% target
Disclaimer
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.
Director of Accounting in Toronto employer: Vaco
Join a dynamic and innovative team as the Director of Finance in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where you will not only lead a high-performance group but also play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies that impact the broader community. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritizes employee growth through mentorship and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while making meaningful contributions to the finance sector. With a focus on excellence and integrity, we offer a unique environment that values your expertise and encourages you to drive strategic initiatives that resonate with stakeholders and investors alike.
