Director, Finance and Facilities

 

Our client in the public sector, located in Hamilton, is looking to fill a temporary Director, Finance & Facilities position! This is a hybrid position. ABOUT THE JOB:
Budget Development and Monitoring

• In collaboration with the CFO and other Senior Team members, leads the planning, consolidation and coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with budget directives.
• Prepares budget detail for all expenditures and revenue including wages and salaries. 
• Monitors reserves and trusts, and budgets accordingly to meet future needs; provides projections to staff. 
• Prepares financial forecasts and communicates with senior Administration and Managers. 

Financial Controls and Risk Management

• Reviews financial data on a regular basis for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulated accounting standards.
• Develops and implements accounting practices and controls to ensure compliance with applicable policies, legislation; oversees interpretation and application of accounting and finance procedures, policies, and controls.
• Works with auditors during internal audits.
• Plans and oversees all purchasing and leasing activities of the organizational system.
• Oversees the negotiation and monitors contracts for supplies and maintenance equipment, etc.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Ensures that the long-range goals of the department are developed.
• Supervises both Finance and Facilities teams.
• Oversees cash flow forecasting, planning and management, taking appropriate measures where necessary to meet financial obligations.
• Provides regular financial reports to supervisors and managers, responds to question and assists with the interpretation of reports.

Facilities Management

• Oversees all building systems are operating safely, at optimal efficiency for heating and cooling and that measures are in place to maintain our building systems efficiencies safely and securely.
• Oversees the plans of building projects such as moves, modifications/renovations, building extensions and new buildings plans.
• Develops appropriate procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure awareness, compliance and adherence to health and safety practices. Ensuring all complaints or issues are taken seriously and dealt with accordingly to policy. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree accounting/business degree or equivalent
• CPA designation preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with proven managerial skills and excellent people skills including management, negotiation, and coaching.
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in a management level role related to financial and accounting services.
• Proven knowledge of budgeting and financial planning.
• A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as accounting standards issued by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), Canada Revenue Agency regulatory requirements related to charities, GST and source deductions.
• Proficiency in Peoplesoft would be a strong asset.