Director of Finance

Petal is a leading Canadian healthcare orchestration and billing company that revolutionizes healthcare systems to make them agile, efficient, and resilient by enabling the forecasting and shaping of world-class healthcare through Healthcare BI, advanced analytics, and informed insights.

Our commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture has earned us notable recognitions, including being listed as a Great Place to Work in both the technology and healthcare sectors. Join us in our mission to empower healthcare innovators and improve healthcare differently.

What you can expect when joining the team

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you will work closely with the company’s finance leadership team to support our growth mission and ensure the quality and consistency of financial information in a multi-entity environment. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for professional development, with a clear path toward higher-level leadership positions.

A day in the life

In your day to day, you will be led to:

• Manage short- and long-term cash flow needs (cash inflows and outflows);

• Contribute to the transformation of financial operations to support organizational growth;

• Participate in budget preparation, budget monitoring, and forecast tracking;

• Oversee the implementation of various financial processes in collaboration with other department members;

• Organize, plan, and supervise the monthly, quarterly, and annual processes related to financial statement production and year-end audit;

• Supervise day-to-day accounting for payables, receivables, and payroll cycles, and drive improvements to those cycles;

• Review complex accounting transactions;

• Prepare or review various reports related to government compliance;

• Participate in financing and acquisition files;

• Participate in and oversee the integration of financial operations for acquired companies;

• Prepare and submit grant applications;

• Prepare the required data for tax credit claims (R&D, CDAE);

• Create, oversee, and maintain internal control systems;

• Perform ad-hoc analyses based on operational needs;

• Collaborate with other departments as part of daily operations;

• Manage and grow your team by demonstrating a participative leadership style.

Your profile

Are you a finance professional known for your attention to detail and passion for continuous process improvement? Are you looking for a role that matches your ambition and expertise? Are you motivated by the challenge of a fast-growing, multi-site, multi-currency company?The sky is the limit! If you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting and a recognized professional designation (CPA auditor preferred);

• 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a private company;

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS accounting standards;

• Experience working in a multi-currency and multi-entity environment;

• Experience managing an accounting team;

• Strong analytical and synthesis skills;

• Excellent organizational skills and proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously;

• Openness to change and strong adaptability;

• Since you will be interacting with various colleagues, some of whom are English or French-speaking only, proficiency in both English and French (spoken, written, and read) is mandatory.

Petal’s position on remote working

In our opinion, a company cannot claim to be modern, innovative and have the well-being of their team at heart, without attempting to integrate remote working to the level that their business model allows them to. Petal employees continue to benefit from the option of teleworking up to the maximum flexibility permitted by the nature of the position and the smooth running of operations.

Our benefits

• Recurring hybrid work allowance;

• Compensation that recognizes your contribution;

• 4 to 6 weeks of paid vacation per year;

• 5 ​paid personal days​ per year​;

• A ​group RRSP / DPSP plan with employer contribution;

• ​A ​complete group ​insurance ​plan, from day 1;

• An ​annual wellness allowance;

• Access to the Lumino Health telehealth application;

• Flexible work hours and more.

Petal is an active participant in the equal opportunity employment program, and members of the following target groups are encouraged to apply: women, people with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. If you are a person with a disability, assistance with the screening and selection process is available on request.

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