Director of Finance

Industry
Accounting & Finance
Location
Nova Scotia
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Director of Finance
Halifax, NS


For over thirty years, and with a vision of Leading the Way to Better Living, Shannex has evolved into a premier provider of senior accommodations, services, and care across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our commitment to growth and excellence is driven by a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, and Faubourg du Mascaret, while our patient services thrive through Care at Home, and Shannex Transitional Health Services. We are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for residents and patients alike, and fostering a vibrant, fulfilling work environment where every team member's contribution is valued.


Now, on their behalf, we are seeking a Director of Finance to join their team in Halifax, NS.


Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Director of Finance is a crucial senior role in the company and provides leadership of the Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Compliance Reporting, Treasury, and General Accounting for Shannex, managing all aspects of the financial reporting and accounting. This role requires strong leadership skills, exceptional financial acumen, and the ability to deploy processes and internal controls effectively. Maintaining a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement, you leverage your team and relationships with Directors and Senior Leadership to monitor the financial performance of the company, executing strategy and financial decisions to support our business plan and successful achievement of all financial targets.


Responsibilities will include:

 

  • Lead the Financial Reporting Department which consists of General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Finance Transformation, Capital Accounting and Treasury
  • Monitor the financial performance of the company, executing strategy and financial decisions that support our business plan and our successful achievement of financial targets
  • Support the annual financial budget process for the company though collaboration with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, the Operational team, and the Senior Leadership team
  • Maintain a strong culture of accountability and continuous quality improvement for system controls, efficient financial processes, finance automation, completeness and accuracy of data and secure asset control
  • Oversee the operational and capital cash management process
  • Provide oversight and regular updates to Senior Leadership
  • Lead the audit and external compliance reporting processes with your team
  • Oversee the financial statement preparation process, ensuring on time and accurate delivery of legal entity and consolidated financial statements to key stakeholders
  • Support management and board reporting requirements.
  • Lead finance process improvements through automation and technology solutions with your team and support for our business systems and technology teams
  • Lead finance and accounting policy and process development, documentation and deployment


The ideal candidate will possess

 

  • CPA designation is a must
  • Minimum, 10+ years of professional post grad accounting experience with at least 5 years in a leadership
  • A drive for success and opportunity, and be eager to grow their career in an expanding company
  • Experience working in a corporate parent company or multi divisional environment
  • Experience leading a cross functional team in a fast paced, growth focused, complex environment
  • Experience in a hospitality, seniors living, long term care, or real estate setting considered an asset
  • Proven track record of managing high-volume accounting processes and consolidations in a fast-paced, growing company
  • Experience defining and deploying processes and internal controls to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance
  • Knowledge of treasury management principles, cash forecasting techniques, and investment strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives, including legal entity setups, debt transactions, and financial system and process implementations.
  • Proficiency with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), Canadian Tax Act, Excise Tax Act (HST) and valuation principles
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills and computer literacy, including having worked within a modern ERP system
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and embrace diversity and inclusion
  • Ability to lead change management
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills


If you are an experienced finance and accounting leader that wants to be apart of an organization that does meaningful work and changes the lives of people across Canada, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Connect with us today for a confidential conversation or ‘Apply Now’!


To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.


Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.


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