Description

About the Company 
Our client is a leading Professional Services firm. They are looking for a Director, Financial Systems to join their team!
 
Why Work Here 

  • Opportunity to join the leadership team of a leading professional services firm to support data analytics, performance management and financial systems
  • Culture that rewards for performance and provides high incentive to top performing employees 
  • Strong tenure across the organization with low-turnover

About the Opportunity 
 

  • Identifying and prioritizing issues and developing action plans pertaining to financial systems including the coordination of Finance and IT resources.
  • Providing system or process expertise on complex matters that relate to Finance activities. This role has stewardship of the ERP system and dashboards, including any interfaces that may exist from other systems (i.e. CRM system)
  • Monitoring system usage accordingly to set standards and to maintain data integrity.
  • Serving as a trusted partner and advisor of the financial systems; direct key stakeholders to define and analyze areas for process improvements.
  • Taking ownership of the project management function for the Finance department. Working with our project management office (PMO) and IT departments to act as the business unit leader for the Finance team to assist/help lead projects as assigned, develop project plans from infancy to execution stage, coordinate Finance team resources, reporting back to leadership on project status, facilitate meetings, work back schedules and performance versus budget.
  • Working with system vendors to identify and implement solutions to issues as needed.
  • Delivering portions of multiple operations projects in a fast-paced, intense, results-oriented environment.
  • Leveraging technical understanding and accounting/ finance acumen to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
  • Improving existing financial system and provide application integration solutions to improve efficient use of the financial system for all users.
  • Implementing best practices for data access, design, and support.
  • Working closely with the CFO and Reporting team on any enhancements to reports.
  • Building key User Dashboards that would steer Business Performance by Connecting Data, People and Plans Across Finance and Operations.
  • Supporting and executing projects with multiple stakeholders and help coordinate strategic discussions with senior leaders, including our internal PMO office and IT departments.
  • Working with key strategy stakeholder groups to develop cross-functional relationships.
  • Developing and maintaining financial, business intelligence, and other decision support tools that deliver required data analysis and insights, and measure and evaluate progress.
  • Championing the use of data and information to improve decision making throughout the organization; partner with leaders to discover, define, and articulate analytics and insight opportunities.
  • Managing the team and owning all the data points and processes that are integral to the opening and maintenance of new files in our system.
  • Resolving any first level client and matter conflicts at the time of file opening.
  • Leading the preparation of the Partner compensation reports at year end.
  • Effectively managing a team to ensure timely delivery of business needs and objectives.
  • Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, providing career development planning and opportunities.

About You 

  • 10+ years of experience in a financial systems environment, preferably within a Professional Services environment.
  • Ability to provide thought leadership around finance technology strategies, financial operations and reporting strategies.
  • Proven track record of building and leading large teams.

Salary Range 
$180,000 – $195,000 / year 
 
How to Apply 
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.  
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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.

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    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.

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    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;
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    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.