Director, Finance and Administration

Are you an accounting professional with an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy rolling up your sleeves in the day-to-day accounting and financials while fostering and supporting your team and the people around you? On behalf of our client, Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd. we are currently recruiting a Director, Finance and Administration to join their team in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Reporting to the President, the Director, Finance and Administration will be an integral part of the senior management team and is responsible for all financial planning, reporting and internal controls. This individual will provide sound financial advice, take an active part in helping the company achieve strategic goals and lead and direct the accounting and administration team. This financial role will appeal to a confident professional with excellent interpersonal and communications skills that enjoys being hands on and driving results.   

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the accounting department
• Responsible for all aspects of the accounting operations such as reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, budgeting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis and capital assets reconciliation
• Prepare monthly, annual and audited financial statements and related government returns
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements
• Develop and monitor the annual budget including forecasting revenues and expenses, and analyzing variances
• Establish and maintain proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Develop and implement operational plans for the accounting and finance function including defined objectives and performance targets
• Recommend and implement changes as appropriate to improve internal controls and/or efficiencies
• Lead, manage and supervise a team of 8 administrative staff
• Act as a resource and provide assistance and advice to staff with respect to financial issues and the interpretation of financial reports
• Maintain, evaluate and recommend improvements to the accounting systems, and internal controls of the company
• Coordinate the year-end audit process including the review and/or preparation of working papers, schedules, analyses and other required documentation
• Manage financial banking and external professional relationships
• Perform special assignments and any other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of recognized accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience
• Strong IT and POS systems background would be an asset
• Able to work independently and work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical and technical skills
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills

If you feel you have the demonstrated background and are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, please forward your resume to Kamalita.Ketler@mnp.ca or call 204.336.6107.