Director of operations Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Summary : The Senior Director of Financial Operations will oversee the financial strategy, operations, and reporting for Schuyler Farms and its subsidiaries. The Senior Director will ensure alignment with the company’s goals, driving financial success and operational efficiency across all entities. This role requires an individual who is humble, driven, and solutions oriented.

Role and Accountability :

• Develop and implement financial strategies that optimize profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiencies, including treasury functions, working capital management, and financial operations.
• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with accounting standards.
• Drive process enhancements by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and reduce risks across the organization.
• Oversee ERP system implementation and integration across financial operations to improve system-wide effectiveness.
• Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring and coaching the finance team, recognizing achievements, and promoting inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure robust internal controls and regulatory compliance, manage internal and external audits, and implement audit recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Vice President and senior managers to implement EOS, aligning financial and operational strategies with long-term organizational goals.
• Lead Level 10 meetings with direct reports to ensure company-wide alignment with long-term strategic goals. Attend other Level 10 meetings across departments to ensure all initiatives and goals align with the overall organizational strategy, providing vision and direction for continuous improvement.
• Provide vision, strategy, and leadership across departments, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster an organizational culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Ensure all departments are aligned with and delivering on strategic objectives.
• Exercise discretion in giving or receiving gifts and promptly notify direct reports accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Salary $130,000 to $180,000 annually.

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