Job Title: Director of Finance- Interim Position
Contract
Hybrid

Main Function:

• Oversight and leadership of all in-country finance operations.
• Leadership of supporting business functions as assigned.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer with a secondary reporting to the EVP in Canada.

Key responsibility:

• Oversight and leadership of all in-country finance operations.
• Provide leadership to supporting business functions as assigned.

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer with a secondary report to the EVP in Canada.

Duties:

• Collaborate with Canadian business leadership teams and UK finance groups.
• Responsibilities:
  Prepare and critically analyze annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts for the in-country businesses.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts along with written commentary on business line results.
• As part of the corporate life cycle management process, provide in-country support to the business lines, including cost modeling, proposal preparation and analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in the ERP software.
• Develop and maintain accurate KPIs, metrics and financial measures.
• Reviewing and optimizing accounting interfaces with the U.K. office.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts monthly.
• Oversee and direct accounts payable, ad hoc payments and personnel expenses.
• Coordinate accurate financial tracking and reporting for in-country programs, projects, and activities.
• Ensure that in-country financial processes follow corporate accounting policies and internal controls.
• Forecast, track and report cash movements.
• Ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the regulatory and tax authorities.
• Calculation of business tax liabilities.
• Support preparation of financial statements and annual audits.
• Preparation and filing of in-country company returns, including tax returns.
• Supervise, manage, and develop in-country finance staff and assigned support staff.
• Coordination and administration of in-country financial facilities and industrial incentive programs.
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the external annual review statements.
• Responsible for submitting accurate and timely payroll for all entities operating in- country.
• Responding to non-standard and ad hoc requests for information.
• Assist in the development of strategic investment opportunities.
• Complete insurance renewals and ensure compliance.
• Protection of company assets.
• Leading the development and revision of corporate policy.
• Implement new processes or process improvements to meet compliance standards or improve effectiveness.

Other duties: As assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Executive Vice President.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience  in a senior finance role, with a track record of success in financial management and leadership.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities as needed.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
• Experience in a matrix organization.
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Please send your updated resume to fernanda.kisgerotz@morsoncanada.com