Director, Finance

Everest Clinical Research ( Everest ) is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

We serve some of the best-known companies and work with many of the most advanced drugs, biologics, and medical devices in development today.

Everest has been an independent CRO since 2004 with a strong foundation as a statistical and data management center of excellence.

Building on this foundation, Everest has successfully developed and established itself as a full-service CRO. Everest’s headquarters are located in Markham (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada with additional sites in Bridgewater (Greater New York City Area), New Jersey, USA, Shanghai (Pudong Zhangjiang New District), China and Taipei, Taiwan.

Everest is known in the industry for its high quality deliverables, superior customer service, and flexibility in meeting clients’ needs.

A dynamic organization with an entrepreneurial origin, Everest continues to experience exceptional growth and great success.

Quality is our backbone, customer-focus is our tradition, flexibility is our strength that’s us that’s Everest.

To drive continued success, we are seeking a committed, creative and experienced individual to join our winning team as Director, Finance .

This position can be based in our Markham, Ontario on-site location, or remotely from a home-based office anywhere in Canada in accordance with our Work from Home policy.

Summary

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in managing the accounting operations of the company.

The Director of Finance is responsible for the production of periodic financial reports, ensuring a system of accounting records with a comprehensive set of controls and processes is established and employed, and ensuring the reported results comply with accounting standards and relevant legislation.

The Director of Finance is also the face of the accounting function to other departments in the company, educating non-financial people and enforcing company policies in a collaborative way.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Plan, coordinate, and direct all company accounting operations, including providing leadership and support to the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Work with other functional teams to ensure the accounting team supports their operational requirements from vendor management to reporting.

Prepare monthly financial reporting package. Supervise and review the completion of monthly and year end account reconciliations.

Manage the annual audit process.

Treasury management, including maintaining a cash flow forecast, ensuring accounts receivable are current, and managing the hedging program.

Manage, consolidate, and organize all company financial data required for accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.

Work with Human Resources and Project Management functions to integrate systems and processes to facilitate accurate, efficient, and timely financial reporting.

Develop plans for and oversee the continual enhancement and use of the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other financial reporting systems.

Continually evaluate and update finance policies, procedures, and internal controls as circumstances change.

Provide any required research and analysis into accounting issues and stay informed of changing accounting rules and their impact on the company’s accounting policies.

Oversee regulatory reporting, tax preparation, and compliance in various jurisdictions, including working with the company’s advisors to prepare tax returns, manage transfer pricing, and prepare research and development tax credits.

Manage, coach, and mentor the accounting team to deliver on department goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS : B.A. or B. Comm.

B.A. or B. Comm.

Professional designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Ten years of related experience.

Experience managing, motivating, and mentoring accounting teams.

Knowledgeable about financial software and experience with implementing and optimizing ERP systems and other accounting tools.

Deep knowledge of accounting principles.

Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.

Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging / conflicting deadlines.

Detail-oriented; customer and quality focused.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Must be able to clearly explain financial details and concepts in lay terms.

Flexible, organized, and able to multi-task with a strong ability to problem solve.

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel, along with strong Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ability.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

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