Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: Controller; FP&A & Business Intelligence Manager
Company: Leading heavy equipment dealer
Financial Reporting: IFRS
Summary:The Director of Finance & Accounting is a key member of the leadership team responsible for elevating the company's financial planning, reporting, and accounting capabilities. This role oversees FP&A, financial reporting, audit, and accounting operations while driving modernization, process improvement, and technology adoption across the finance organization.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong operational instincts-someone who can partner with Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to deliver insights, strengthen controls, and support profitable growth. This leader will develop high-performing teams, enhance financial rigor, and ensure the company remains future-ready.
Key Responsibilities-Financial Planning & Analysis- Lead the development and continuous improvement of the company's FP&A function, including reporting, forecasting, and analytics.
- Own the annual budget cycle, long-range planning, and monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis.
- Partner closely with Sales and Operations leadership to provide financial insights, scenario modeling, and decision support.
- Lead financial analysis for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and business cases.
- Produce the internal financial reporting package and support divisional financial reporting initiatives.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, debt modeling, and liquidity planning.
- Develop FP&A talent and advance the company's analytics and business intelligence capabilities.
-Accounting & Financial Reporting- Provide senior leadership for the accounting department including development of staff, ensuring clear career paths and a strong internal talent pipeline.
- Lead technology implementations and process improvement initiatives to modernize accounting operations and reduce administrative costs.
- Ensure the accounting department is "future-ready" through automation, workflow optimization, and adoption of best-in-class tools.
- Serve as senior leader of the financial statement audit and liaison with external auditors.
- Oversee Controller's month-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS.
- Provide senior level review of monthly financial statements and certain journal entries and reconciliations.
- Oversee income tax provisions, estimates, and coordination with external tax advisors.
- Serve as backup for treasury and accounting management functions to ensure continuity of operations.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading FP&A and accounting teams.
- Proven ability to modernize processes, implement technology, and drive operational efficiency.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Experience with ERP upgrades, BI tools
- Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional leaders in a fast-paced, operationally intensive environment.
Preferred- CMA, CPA and/or MBA.
- Experience in heavy equipment, construction, distribution, or other asset-intensive industries.
- Experience with finance automation platforms.
- Background managing financial statement and other audits.
Tools and Technologies- E-Emphasys ERP
- Power BI
- Microsoft Power Apps
- Advanced Excel
Leadership Competencies- Strategic mindset: Able to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies.
- Operational excellence: Passion for process improvement, accuracy, and efficiency.
- People development: Committed to building strong teams and developing future leaders.
- Change leadership: Comfortable leading modernization and technology transformation.
- Business partnership: Skilled at influencing and collaborating across the organization.
Why Join Us- Opportunity to shape the financial future of a market-leading heavy equipment dealer.
- High visibility role with direct impact on strategy, operations, and financial performance.
- Leadership of two critical functions-Accounting and FP&A-with teams in place.
- A company committed to modernization, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.
