Continuous Improvement Manager

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers. Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each others’ thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together. We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together. What You'll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively with the leadership and operations teams across the organization providing financial reporting, analysis and guidance
• Plan, direct, coordinate and execute all finance activities and accounting functions
• Manage, track and report on all finance and accounting KPIs and problem-solving activities
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in your department and across the company, making recommendations and implementing process changes with the teams involved
• Review, revise, create, implement, maintain and improve all accounting policies, procedures, systems and controls, including general ledger and financial reporting
• Coordinate, prepare, review and present monthly and annual reports
• Work with HR to hire, train, and retain finance team as well as develop career path plans for them
• Manage all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, AP/AR, financial reporting, project accounting
• Oversee regulatory reporting and compliance, and annual external audit activities
• Ensure that all financial recording is conducted according to Canadian GAAP
• Oversee all construction draw receipts, submissions, payments and employee payroll
• Conduct periodic audits of G/L entries
• Project and Company Budget and Cash Flow tracking, management and forecasting
• Develop banking relationships in order to establish credit for high company growth operations
• Analyze the company's financial results to ensure sustainable profitability, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management
• Provide strategic guidance on capital financing options to support company growth needs
• Develop and coordinate all relationships with lending/financial institutions
• Coordinate and/or prepare tax schedules, returns and information
• Manage relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance
• Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, Provincial, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes
• Manage cash flow and relevant reporting
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or accounting with CPA designation (required)
• Ideally,experience in a finance function within the construction industry
• Experience building and/or managing a high-performing finance team, with proven examples of developing/promoting team members
• Proven experience building out accounting controls/processes
• Experience preferably with Sage, Procore, TimberScan, and CRM systems
• Strong technical accounting skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks
• Focused on customers, both internal and external, understanding that we exist to deliver value to them and looks for ways to exceed their expectations
• Integrity and Respect – Do what you say you will, your word is your bond and respect for all
• Willingness to question entrenched mindsets, to debate to find the best solution, and to be comfortable maneuvering outside your range of experience
• Earns and Builds trust with all stakeholders, customers and team members
• Strategic mindset which can recognize opportunities, investigate and act accordingly
• Highly motivated, independent, results-driven, and goal-oriented but not at the expense of collaboration and creating a team that enjoys working together to achieve results
• Resilient and tenacious – Can take the highs and the lows, bounce back and move on
• Insists on Excellence – A leader who is uncomfortable with the status quo
• Leadership traits – Ability to think creatively and strategically for the long term
• Strong communicator with proven ability to work collaboratively in line with strategic goals
• Effective time manager when dealing with deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Learning & Development Reimbursement: Adi encourages team members to never stop learning and continuously improve. We provide Adians with tuition and education reimbursements to support team members in their development.
• Competitive Paid Time Off: Team members are provided with 15 days of Vacation, 5 paid Wellness Days and 3 paid Sick Days annually
• Competitive Salaries: Adi regularly conducts compensation market reviews to ensure our total compensation package remains competitive
• Employee Home Ownership Program: Adians have the opportunity to live in the beautiful communities we create through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Eligible team members will receive a % discount off the total purchase price.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Adi provides all full-time team members and dependents with employer-paid benefits coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision care, paramedical practitioners, life insurance and more
• Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Personal Spending Account: Annual health, lifestyle & wellness spending accounts that can be used for fitness classes, gym memberships, family & pet needs, additional health benefits and more!
• Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner: We understand how important mental wellbeing is for our employees, which is why we have partnered with an online therapy provider that employees can access 24/7