Financial Director

Stelvio are working with a client operating within the transportation technology sector to appoint a Director of Finance for its Safety and Enforcement division.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will take responsibility for the division’s financial health, strategy and accounting operations. As a senior leader, you will provide clear financial guidance, strengthen planning and analysis, and partner with executive stakeholders to support informe

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Responsibiliti**

• esLead the financial close process, including journal entries for depreciation, allocations and accrual
• s.Review the trial balance, identify discrepancies and make the necessary adjustment
• s.Analyse budget variances and review balance sheet and profit and loss accounts to ensure accurate financial statement
• s.Maintain and interpret a complete set of financial statements covering cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventor
• y.Identify and assess cost-reduction opportunities across the division and wider busines
• s.Provide financial analysis to support contract negotiations and product investment decision
• s.Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including consolidated submissions to the parent compan
• y.Produce ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholder
• s.Lead the Accounting Specialists responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, data entry and process suppor
• t.Work closely with the Manager of Project Finance and Operations Support on project accounting, resource planning, scheduling and utilisatio
• n.Manage annual project and departmental budgets in partnership with executives and senior manager
• s.Prepare additional forecasts in response to contract change
• s.Establish and monitor daily cash balances and cash-flow forecast
• s.Ensure sufficient funding is available for operational and capital requirement
• s.Plan vendor payment schedules and approve outgoing payment
• s.Prepare covenant calculations and reporting for banking partner
• s.Support new loan arrangements and facilitate existing loan
• s.Maintain banking relationships and contribute to short- and long-term liquidity forecastin
• g.Manage tax preparation and filing, including federal and state taxes completed by third-party provider
• s.Prepare and submit sales, corporate and other required tax form
• s.Act as the primary contact for the division’s insurance broker, managing policy queries, changes and renewal
• s.Arrange short- and long-term insurance policies and location permit
• s.Oversee provincial and local operating licence complianc
• e.Manage the division’s bonding arrangements, including expirations, renewals and return
• s.Advise on bonding capacity during pricing and proposal activitie
• s.Coordinate internal and external audits, providing documentation and subject-matter support for financial, banking, insurance and parent-company audit
• s.Ensure compliance with local, provincial and federal reporting obligations, tax legislation, regulatory requirements and audit standard
• s.Manage external auditor relationship
• s.Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measur

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Qualificati**

• onsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related fie
• ld.CPA or an equivalent professional designation is strongly preferr
• ed.At least 8–12 years of progressive financial leadership experien
• ce.Strong financial judgement and strategic thinki
• ng.Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabiliti
• es.Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory complian
• ce.Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skil
• ls.Proficiency with ERP or comparable financial syste
• ms.Advanced Microsoft Excel skil

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Bene**

• fitsComprehensive healthcare benefits designed to support employees and their famil
• ies.Competitive retirement plan with company match

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