Description

About the Company? 

Our client is an asset management firm. They are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations for CI’s Canadian Wealth segment, leading a team of 15 professionals across multiple entities, this is an exciting leadership role where you’ll drive financial operations, enhance reporting processes, and collaborate across business segments. This role offers opportunities to engage in strategic analysis of potential growth initiatives, contributing to the execution of our mandate to rapidly scale the Canadian Wealth business. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to evaluate expansion opportunities, develop insights, and support decision-making that drives our growth strategy. 

Why Work Here? 

  • Highly hands-on role with direct involvement in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives 

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gaining valuable mentorship and insight 

  • Significant opportunities for professional growth, especially as the company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy (6 businesses acquired to date) 

 

About the Opportunity? 

  • Financial Operations & Reporting 

  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across all Canadian Wealth entities. 

  • Review journal entries, working papers, and financial analysis prepared by the team. 

  • Conduct P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, working closely with FP&A and key stakeholders. 

  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and efficiency. 

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting and strategic initiatives. 

  • Lead process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system upgrades to drive operational excellence. 

  • Leadership & Team Development 

  • Lead and mentor a team of three direct reports (Managers) and 15 overall. 

  • Foster a culture of inclusion, high performance, and continuous improvement. 

  • Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and decision-making. 

 

About You? 

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities. 

  • CPA designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

  • Experience in wealth management, asset management, or multi-entity organizations. 

  • Strong expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, multi-company consolidations, and ICFR. 

  • Proficiency in Workday General Ledger (preferred). 

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. 

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines. 

 

Salary Range? 

$160,000 – $180,000/year? 

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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.

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 .

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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.