Senior Director Finance

Our client, a leading Real Estate organization, is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to join their growing organization. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the financial management and operational efficiency of the consolidated operations of the company, comprising 24 team members spread across 3 locations. You will provide direct leadership to a team of 3 controllers, each managing distinct business units within the company. This position also has overall responsibility for payroll and ensuring the organization meets all regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements as a publicly traded company. The ideal candidate is a strategic financial leader with strong public company experience, and a solid background in people leadership, process and systems optimization, accounting, treasury, financial reporting, public company compliance, and payroll management.

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight :

• Lead and provide strategic direction and guidance to operational controllers to ensure consistent financial practices, optimize performance, and drive cross-functional collaboration in support of corporate and financial objectives and public company requirements.
• Support operational controllers in their corporate organizational strategy and professional development of the controllers and their direct and indirect reports.
• Drive the accurate and timely consolidation of financial information to deliver a unified view of organizational performance.

Public Company Compliance :

• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations.
• Serve as the go-to subject matter expert on all aspects of IFRS and related financial reporting matters.
• Accountable for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of quarterly and annual financial reports, and for presenting results to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Tax Compliance :

• Oversee corporate tax strategy and compliance, including the management of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the brokerage, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment with financial objectives.
• Oversee corporate tax planning and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of all federal, provincial, and local taxes.
• Manage the preparation and review of tax returns, liaising with external tax advisors as needed.
• Implement strategies to optimize the company’s tax position and manage risks associated with tax compliance.

Financial Planning & Analysis :

• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the controllers and Senior Analyst, Financial Planning and Strategy, providing insights to support decision-making at the executive level.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to enhance financial efficiency and profitability.

Treasury :

• Oversee and be accountable for the organization’s treasury function, ensuring effective cash flow management, bank administration, and liquidity planning.
• Manage and administer the company’s external credit facilities, including day-to-day oversight of borrowing capacity, drawdowns, and compliance with covenants.
• Act as the primary liaison with banking partners to evaluate and execute financing options
• Supervise payroll processes and systems for the Franchise Operations and provide oversight responsibility for the Brokerage Operations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies for both public and private reporting standards
• Implement and maintain efficient payroll practices, resolving any issues related to payroll processing, tax filings, and benefits administration.

Internal Controls & Compliance :

• Ensure strong internal controls are in place for financial operations across all companies.
• Oversee and manage the consolidation and audit of financial reports, both internal and external by coordinating with controllers to ensure accurate, timely reporting in compliance with GAAP / IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Working with the company’s legal counsel, oversee all compliance with corporate policies and maintenance of corporate governance protocols.

Process Improvement & Optimization :

• Drive the optimization of financial processes across entities, ensuring consistency in accounting practices, reporting, and payroll procedures.
• Identify and implement best practices in financial operations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as the primary liaison between the finance department and executive management, fostering collaboration and providing financial insights to support strategic initiatives.
• Communicate financial results and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and financial management, including leadership roles, with a focus on public companies.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple entities or divisions within a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of public company regulations, tax compliance, and payroll systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive process improvements and manage change effectively.
• Bilingual (English / French) is a definite asset

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