Director, Financial Reporting - Remote GTA 15 Month Contract

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Intelligence and Reporting, the Director of Financial Reporting is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Financial Reporting department that supports the reporting, forecasting, planning, and analytical functions within the Finance division.

This position requires residency in Ontario, Canada with visits to Toronto. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee preparation of management statements including financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs), board reporting, external agency or regulatory reports, Greenhouse Gas reporting, and audited financial statements with note disclosures.

Present to management and board significant risks including discussions on variances in financial position and operational KPIs.

Execute ad-hoc financial analysis encompassing non-financial and financial data to provide management recommendations on issues at hand (e.g., confirmation of accuracy of external reports, cost saving opportunities, new financial risks).

Define and establish new financial models to improve accuracy of existing models or processes and improve insights provided through analytics.

Lead the financial planning process through developing and overseeing long-term forecasting, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts that span multiple companies and business units.

Provide oversight of processes relating to data processing and transactional entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational policies.

Focus on process improvement by implementing new systems, processes, and controls to ensure accurate and complete financial results.

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to support an environment that is focused on increasing visibility to financial data and promote open communication.

Provide mentorship across the department to align team members with and without accounting knowledge on requirements of accounting policies and principles.

Support the development of team through professional development activities geared towards upskilling soft skills and hard skills.

Engage as a participant on multiple cross-functional committees focused on data governance, accounting processes, and program reporting improvements.

Complete special projects as assigned by CFO or VP BIR.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent

CPA designation.

Strong knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards.

Experience

6+ years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience at senior level.

Preference for experience in working in public accounting.

Experience in managing remote teams. 

SAP S4 experience

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

Process improvement focused mind.

Strong interpersonal skills are needed to interact and work with various departments and across many different levels within the organization and with external parties.

Ability to communicate effectively key messages through story telling (verbal and written) to senior management and board in a concise manner.

Advanced Excel proficiency and preference for experience with Power BI and/or Datarails.

Strong analytical, planning and organization skills.

Initiative-taking collaborator, problem solver and strong people leader.

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-matrix environment and deal with competing priorities.

Proven resiliency and tenacity to perform well under pressure and regularly meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced and transformational environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.

This role requires occasional work in the Toronto head office.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

An annual base salary in the range of $135,000 to $155,000    

The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role.  The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.   

Job Vacancy Reason 

This position is a current vacancy.  

Artificial Intelligence 

AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting [email protected]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.