Chief financial officer Jobs in Toronto, ON

About Lysander Funds Limited : Lysander is a successful independent Investment Fund Manager headquartered in Toronto with regional offices in Montréal and Vancouver. We offer investment products to investment and mutual fund advisors and their clients with the aim of helping investors reach their long-term financial goals. We have an entrepreneurial culture that values hard work, honesty, and flexibility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior executive who will be responsible for managing and leading the Finance function at Lysander and financial oversight of the firm’s mutual funds and pooled funds. As part of the Lysander’s executive leadership team, the CFO, working with other C-suite executives, will be an integral part of managing the firm’s business and growth.

This role combines both the traits of a strategic leader and a hands-on operator. The CFO will manage Lysander’s Finance team and will also have regular interaction with Lysander’s Board of Directors and various board and management committees.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and controls

• Responsible for all aspects of Lysander’s financial reporting, accounting and tax functions including the selection and application of accounting policies, controls, forecasting, budgeting and planning.
• Responsible for the firm’s expenses, cash management and banking processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team.
• Accountable for timely quarterly financial reporting and annual audit of financial statements.
• Develop and implement best practices, internal controls, risk monitoring and accounting tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management and workflows.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team.
• Responsibility for managing the firm’s compensation programs.
• Maintain and report accurate regulatory working capital calculations.
• Oversee all tax filings and payments (sales, payroll and corporate tax).
• Oversee the maintenance of robust documentation, including policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting, tax and regulatory legislation, including those set by the Ontario Securities Commission and provincial regulators.

Fund Financial Reporting and controls

Insurance and Corporate affairs

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

Qualifications & Experience

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Key Competencies

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email with your request to manager@lysanderfunds.com. Your information will be treated as confidential.

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