Director of Finance

Role At a Glance

Are you ready to lead a dynamic Finance organization and drive its evolution through continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic growth?

Do you want to be a part of growing Canadian design firm with a focus on sustainability and bettering our communities through delivering exceptional client experiences?

If so, this opportunity is for you. As the Director of Finance, you will be instrumental in building a high-performing finance team and developing the necessary skills to support WalterFedy's ambitious expansion plans.

What You Will Do

The Director of Finance is a tactic focused and results-oriented leader, responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and management at WalterFedy.

This role encompasses a broad range of finance functions, including team leadership, FP&A (financial planning and analysis), cash flow management, merger and acquisition integration, and strategic execution.

As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust FP&A program and ensuring the finance function is well-positioned to support the organization's growth initiatives with a mandate to improve operations each year.

This position serves as a key business partner to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams, providing financial insights and guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Performance Metrics

• Timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Implementing plans to improve cashflow incrementally year on year.
• Development of a functioning finance team through strong leadership and implementation of a training and development program.
• Creation of a comprehensive FP&A program that assists business units with timely reporting, project analysis, and KPI monitoring.
• M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) analysis, diligence, and integration planning.
• Embrace technology and our innovation culture through leverage AI
• Ensuring company-wide compliance of internal controls.
• Ability to develop and execute process improvements that drive accuracy and efficiency.
• Timely response to internal queries for information and / or assistance.
• Review of significant contracts for completeness.

Key Accountabilities

Functional

• Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, management reports and variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Maintain all accounting policy documentation and educate internal stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee system updates and controls, including ERP upgrades
• Assess the impact of changes in the business on internal controls, update narratives, design new controls and review system testing results as needed.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on financial matters.
• Provide financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations in cross-functional team project setting and present findings and specific recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Recognizes, communicates, and advises on weaknesses in business operations, guiding the business to solve root causes and improve performance.
• Manage and oversee corporate budgeting program.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools and technologies that enhance financial reporting, project management, and operational efficiency.
• Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues, and working to resolve them.

Strategic

• Support WalterFedy goals by executing short to mid-term departmental goals (1 year).
• Maintain strategic foresight by identifying customer and business needs and adjusting departmental and team objectives accordingly.
• Lead and support M&A activities and detailed integration planning.
• Lead, oversee and champion all change management initiatives.

People

• Build strong teams by attracting and developing the best talent.
• Bring out the best in others, empower and constructively stretch talent.
• Give authentic feedback on performance and potential.
• Ensure all team members understand where they stand and have clear performance objectives aligned with Corporate and department goals.
• Ensure all team members continually strive to improve their performance and productivity.
• Experience managing finance teams across various locations and supporting remote or hybrid work environments.
• Accountable for the overall engagement, productivity, turnover and bench strength of the team.
• Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions quickly and easily.
• Act as a strategic partner to project managers and senior leadership, providing financial insights that drive project and business success.
• Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself.
• Help others see the impacts of their efforts and proactively engage other functions to get input.

Cultural

• Model WalterFedy values and convey a positive image in everything you do.
• Celebrate the diversity of thought and have an open mindset.
• Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes.
• Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and / or the organization.

What You Bring to the Table

Work Experience / Education / Certifications

• CPA designation required, MBA is considered an asset
• University degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• Minimum of 10 years of finance, audit, accounting, and / or reporting experience including managing finance policies, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), audit, reporting and taxation
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience with increasing leadership roles, including leading large teams having a mix of transactional and professional staff

Competencies / Skills / Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and Finance systems and technology
• Knowledge of financial dashboard systems
• Experience in professional service industry and previous M&A experience a bonus
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• System enhancement / upgrade and advanced technology knowlege
• Ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proven leadership skills for both project and people
• Must have initiative, curious mind and a self-starter.
• Solid record of delivering results

Life at WalterFedy

We are a people-first organization that embraces a hybrid work strategy. This approach gives our team the autonomy and flexibility to choose what work environment mix is best for them based on their role, team, clients, and personal needs.

As an innovative multi-discipline design and construction collective, our ambition goes beyond great design - we are here to enhance the world around us.

To make it happen, we need a team of agile, ambitious, and big-picture thinkers who share our drive to harness our collective talents to do something bigger.

Our team is made up of the industry's best. We share a common commitment to questioning the ordinary, infusing everything we do with creativity, and challenging our industry to redefine what's possible.

Join us as we move past working for a living, and toward building better communities with smart, influential design.

How to Apply

Please apply with your resume and cover letter using the link on this page. You will be redirected to our internal application platform.

WalterFedy strives to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the workforce.

We are committed to equal opportunity hiring practice and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship, status, age, sex, gender identity / expression, marital or domestic partnership status, or disability.

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Thank you for your interest in WalterFedy!