Director of Finance

Are you an experienced Finance leader with a passion for strategic financial planning and developing growth initiatives? Do you have experience leading driven teams and collaborating with senior leadership? Do you understand federal and provincial financial regulations and compliance policies? If you thrive in dynamic settings and want to be part of a growing team and company, we want to hear from you!

The Universal Group is the largest traffic management and control services provider in Canada. The company is headquartered in Langley, British Columbia with locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec and Washington State, in the U.S. Our company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and is rapidly growing as we are expanding our business across Canada and the U.S. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growth. The Universal Group was awarded one of Canada's Best Managed companies in 2023 and we have been requalifying for it since, which is not only a reflection of our company's accomplishments but also a testament to the passion and expertise of our employees.

As a Director of Finance, you would have the key responsibilities of overseeing and optimizing the financial strategies of the organization by providing strategic financial guidance. The Director of Finance will lead a dynamic finance team that will contribute to the overall financial health and success of the company.

What you will be responsible for:

Strategic Financial Leadership and Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies and IT solutions aligned with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to the finance team, ensuring effective execution of financial initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to drive financial planning, analysis, and decision-making.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and financial risk to optimize fiscal performance.
• Conduct regular financial analysis and present insights to senior management.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on financial policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct performance assessments and drive professional development within the finance team.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Legal Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Mitigate financial risks and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on financial and regulatory matters when necessary.

Strategic Planning, Decision Support, and Financial Reporting

• Play a key role in strategic decision-making, providing financial insights to support business initiatives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and financial institutions.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize financial analysis to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate and implement financial technology solutions to enhance efficiency, reporting capabilities, and to help deliver an integrated ERP solution across all regions.
• Opportunity to participate in M&A activity, especially with respect to financial integration, but also other areas if capable and interested.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial operations.

What you get from us:

• Extended healthcare benefits available after probation.
• Opportunity to work for a large, growing company.
• An RRSP matching plan.
• 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Competitive compensation package.
  
• Hybrid flexibility.

What we need from you:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or comparable designation is required.
• 7-10 years of managerial accounting and financial management experience in a rapidly growing environment.
• Experience working in public practice is an asset.
• Mergers and Acquisition finance experience, including financial integration of targets, are an asset.
• Recent experience scaling a finance operation from inception to at least $100 million in annual revenues, is an asset.
• Proven success in developing and implementing financial strategies that drive organizational success.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices.
• Track record of achieving and exceeding financial targets.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and decision support.
• Previous experience in leading and developing successful finance teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Entrepreneurial business experience is a plus.
• Experience with Sage 300 financial software an asset.

Why The Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile!

Compensation Expectations

The pay band control point for this role is $168,000.00 and represents an employee that possesses full job competencies, qualifications, and experience for the position. Normally, incumbents will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the pay band for a job, taking into account internal equity, and experience or readiness in this job. Starting salaries above the control point may be considered to recognize exceeding experience, qualifications, and competencies.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

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