
Director of Finance - Canada Wide - Remote
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Remote
- Manager or above
- 17 hours ago
- IFRS
- Excel
- Microsoft Office Applications
- PowerPoint
- Sage
At Newton, you'll work with a remote team spread across Canada, but you'll never feel distant. Ready to be part of something meaningful? Join a team that’s all about pushing boundaries and getting things done.
Some of our values:● Customer first mindset - Commitment to integrity and transparency to our users!● A dynamic team fueled by collaboration uniting our strengths to overcome any obstacles. Together we build success. We persevere, adapt, and come back stronger, turning obstacles into opportunities.● We strive for continuous improvement and embrace creativity and encourage experimentation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible and continuously explore new ideas, technologies, and solutions.
Role overview:
We are searching for a Director of Finance, a role focused on overseeing financial operations, reporting and controls. Your mission is to ensure accuracy, compliance and strategic financial guidance for organizational growth.
Responsibilities will include:
●Own the monthly and annual close process including review and supervision of the corporate accountant
●Oversee payroll, A/P, A/R, fund reconciliations, accrual and intercompany schedules and general journal entries ensuring that financial reports are accurate and delivered in a timely manner
●Develop and implement policies, procedures and internal controls that will help support our rapid expansion
●Assess accounting issues related to new business plans or product features and advise stakeholders on the implications
●Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards and policies, including assisting the CFO in preparation of financial statement notes
●Coordinate and manage tax processes including tax compliance and filings, and address federal and provincial tax issues with tax advisors
●Identify technical accounting issues, research, summarize, and implement solutions
●Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
●Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain strong internal controls and financial reporting standards
Who you are:
●CPA is a MUST, including a working knowledge of IFRS
●A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience, including at least two busy seasons in external audit at a national or global firm
●Experience with or knowledge of CIRO financial reporting requirements, including Form 1 reporting
●Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications, such as PowerPoint and Word
●Experience with system conversions (Sage → QBO)
●Well-organized with the ability to prioritize
●Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Director of Finance - Canada Wide - Remote · Newton