Director, Finance

We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic

Director, Finance

to join our Senior Leadership Team in our

Kitchener

office, who will lead our high-performing finance team in supporting our ambitious growth plans. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the continued health and growth of our organization.

The Director, Finance is a tactic focused and results-oriented leader, responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and management for the organization. This role encompasses a broad range of finance functions, including team leadership, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, merger and acquisition integration, and strategic execution. As the Director, Finance, you will be responsible for ensuring the finance function is well positioned to support the organization’s growth initiatives with a mandate to improve operations each year.

This position serves as a key business partner to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams, providing financial insights and guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making.

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that has been shaping Ontario since 1985 with offices in Kitchener, Burlington, Toronto, London and Stratford. Our services include civil, geotechnical and structural engineering, building and environmental science, and land surveying. For four decades, we’ve proudly contributed to the development of our communities, working closely with clients to enhance the regions where our friends, families, and neighbours live and work.

MTE Consultants has experienced substantial growth and continues to expand, driven by our commitment to client satisfaction. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize shared accountability and responsibility, fostering a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional value to both our clients and our team members. Our brand promise is to always achieve the right solution for our clients while being trusted, passionate, responsible, collaborative, and honest.

Responsibilities

As a member of the Senior Leadership team, support the company’s strategy and goals, executing short to mid-term departmental goals and identifying customer and business needs, adjusting departmental objectives accordingly

Drive the Financial Management plan for the organization

Oversee the annual corporate budgeting process

Coordinate and continually evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems for the company including budgeting, tax planning, and conservation of assets

Oversee the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports

Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, ledger and account maintenance and data entry, ensuring financial records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards

Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, management reports and variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis

Maintain all accounting policy documentation and educate internal stakeholders

Manage and oversee system updates and controls, including ERP upgrades (currently Microsoft Dynamics- Finance & Operations)

Assess the impact of changes in the business on internal controls, update narratives, design new controls and review system testing results as needed

Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other key stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment on financial matters

Provide financial expertise, analysis, and recommendations in cross-functional team project setting and present findings and specific recommendations to management

Recognize, communicate, and advise on weaknesses in business operations, guiding the business to solve root causes and improve performance

Champion the adoption of digital tools and technologies that enhance financial reporting, project management, and operational efficiency

Challenge the status quo by consistently identifying areas for improvement, diagnosing issues, and working to resolve them

Build strong teams by attracting and developing the best talent, bringing out the best in others, empowering and providing constructive feedback

Ensure all team members understand departmental goals and their personal performance objectives, are aligned with overall company goals

Accountable for the overall engagement, productivity, turnover and bench strength of the team

Ensure proper training, development and mentoring of all finance staff

Requirements

Post Secondary Degree in Finance or Business Administration; an MBA is considered an asset

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a financial or accounting capacity including managing finance policies, audit, reporting and taxation processes

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role leading large teams of both transactional and professional staff

Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and Finance systems and technology

Experience in a professional service industry handling merger and acquisition processes is considered an asset

Experience with financial related software, including Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations and related financial dashboard systems

Excellent management, negotiation and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve results

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

Proficient with MS Office, spreadsheets and related financial software

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills

Willing and able to exercise the authority entrusted to accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities

What we offer

This is a unique chance to shape the future of a growing firm while achieving personal and professional fulfillment through meaningful work

Competitive Senior Leadership compensation, benefits, RRSP matching and performance bonuses

Employee-Owned firm with shareholding opportunities

Training and professional development opportunities

Reimbursement for annual professional memberships

Flexible work environment and work-life balance

Collaborative culture

Excited about what we do? If you’re passionate about doing great work alongside a talented team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.

MTE Consultants will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under AODA legislation in all parts of the hiring process. Should accommodation be required, please notify our Human Resources department at hr@mte85.com.

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