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Finance Director

Finance Director

Summit Search Group • Edmonton, Saskatchewan, CA
7 days ago
Salary
CA$120.00 daily
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client is entering an exciting phase of growth in the industrial safety industry and This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll build and lead the finance function, transitioning the company to a more structured, scalable financial operation.

You'll have the opportunity to modernize financial systems, implement best-in-class accounting practices, and drive strategic decision-making in a business that is actively expanding. From improving financial controls to supporting M&A activities, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to play a key role in a company investing in its future. If you're ready to own the financial strategy, streamline operations, and be a key driver of growth, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Drive financial transformation with scalable systems and smart reporting.
  • Shape and execute financial strategies to fuel growth and acquisitions.
  • Partner with the CEO to deliver data-backed insights that guide business decisions.
  • Define and track KPIs to boost performance and profitability.
  • Lead daily accounting and ensure accurate, timely financials.
  • Shift operations to accrual-based accounting in line with best practices.
  • Implement internal controls to strengthen financial discipline.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close with full compliance.

Planning & Cash Management

  • Build dynamic budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
  • Track revenue, margins, and expenses-conduct variance analysis to stay on target.
  • Lead cash flow forecasting and optimize working capital.

Compliance & External Relations

  • Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, and audit standards.
  • Collaborate with auditors, tax pros, and regulators.
  • Maintain solid banking and investor relationships.

Growth & M&A Support

  • Drive due diligence, valuations, and risk assessments for acquisitions.
  • Integrate acquired businesses into financial systems.
  • Analyze financial impact of new locations and expansion.

Process & Tech Improvement

  • Upgrade systems and automate financial workflows.
  • Launch structured procurement and expense controls.

Qualifications

  • CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance/Accounting preferred.
  • 5+ years in financial leadership, ideally in scaling companies.
  • Deep knowledge of accrual accounting, reporting, and controls.
  • Experience in oil and gas or safety would be considered an asset but not essential
  • Proven experience improving financial processes in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled with ERP/accounting software and modeling tools.
  • M&A and integration experience a strong plus.
  • Bonus: experience in training, education, or compliance-driven sectors.

What Sets You Apart

  • Hands-on and proactive—you thrive in the details.
  • Analytical, with a knack for turning numbers into strategy.
  • Builder of scalable finance teams and processes.
  • Excellent communicator across all levels and functions.
  • Resourceful, agile, and always looking to improve.

Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary between $120 -135K with performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits program and retirement plan.

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

Remuneration

Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary between $120 -135K with performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits program and retirement plan.

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