Job Description

About the Company

Our client is a retail company. They are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for driving performance across the organization and providing financial leadership that supports its associates, leadership team, and ultimately, its customers. 

As a designated accounting professional, this position brings strong expertise in accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as proven experience in performance measurement and analysis. This position also provides leadership to help guide strategies, ensuring the Company continues to deliver on its promise to Canadians while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and growth. 

Why Work Here

• Reasonable work-life balance offered

• Supportive management team with an open door policy

• Mentorship and training provided by senior leadership 

About the Opportunity 

Consolidation and External Financial Reporting 

• Responsible for all quarterly and annual disclosure documents, including consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and AIF, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (IFRS, CSA). 

• Lead quarterly and annual public company filings including SEDAR and SEDI. 

• Lead the creation of board and audit-level presentation materials. 

• Research new accounting standards/changes, make recommendations on accounting policy changes and/or revised disclosures, and ensure that disclosures in the financial statements follow IFRS. 

Divisional Accounting and Financial Reporting 

• Direct and manage the day-to-day functions of the operational finance area, including divisional accounting and monthly reporting for the company’s division. 

• Oversee monthly close, audit requirements and other activities in the accounting cycle, including dissemination of store level P&Ls to Area Supervisors. 

• Oversee corporate accounting processes, reviewing and approving journal entries across store operations, merchandising, advertising, and franchise functions. 

• Manage real estate accounting including rent rolls, utility bills, CAM and property tax reconciliations, as well as intercompany billings for our owned shared properties. 

• Oversee accounts payable, customer accounting, payroll accounting, and daily cash management. 

• Review and sign-off on all commodity tax returns (HST/GST, QST, Sales Tax). 

• Other government reporting including Blue Box Compliance and surveys by Statistics Canada as they pertain to the company’s Canada business divisions. 

Leadership and Continuous Improvement 

• Lead, develop, and coach a team of finance and accounting professionals, building engagement and driving strong performance. 

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through Oracle ERP and MMHF for detailed sales and inventory reporting. 

• Collaborate with external auditors for interim reviews and year-end audits. 

• Provide input on corporate accounting policies and ensure compliance across the business. 

• Support ad hoc requests, special projects, and strategic initiatives as they arise. 

About You

• CPA designation required. 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, including leadership. 

• Demonstrated expertise in Canadian mid-cap public company external financial reporting. 

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing large and diverse teams. 

• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. 

• Effective negotiator and communicator, able to adapt messaging to a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail. 

• Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering measurable business results. 

Salary Range 

$165,000 - $175,000/year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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