Director of Finance at Vaco by Highspring — NeverHard

Our client services the construction and buildings sector. They are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for accounting and controllership expertise to lead the accounting and finance function in a growing, operationally complex environment. This role is ideal for an someone who has recently stepped into a Director role (or is a senior Controller operating at that level), thrives in imperfect systems, and is motivated by ownership, influence, and growth. You will own the full accounting function, strengthen controls and processes, and partner closely with operations and senior leadership to support continued scale. Why Work Here Senior level finance leadership role with real ownership and influence Opportunity to build, modernize, and scale the finance function Exposure to acquisitions and post-acquisition integration Entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment Strong collaborative culture About the Opportunity Financial Leadership and Responsibilities Lead and manage the finance and accounting team, including Controllership, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and external resources as applicable Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency Ensure accuracy of monthly financial results at the Group, Divisional and Branch levels Direct all aspects of accounting, including but not limited to revenue recognition, inventory, WIP, receivables, payables, and fixed assets Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies; seen as the subject matter expert in accounting Ensure financial records are maintained in accordance with ASPE and GAAP Controls, Compliance, and Risk Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls to protect company assets and mitigate risk of error and fraud Lead all accounting and corporate tax compliance activities, coordinating with external advisors on corporate tax filings, review engagements, and other projects Monitor compliance with federal, provincial, and regulatory requirements relevant to the business Manage relationships with auditors, and other service providers Process Improvement and Systems Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process redesign, automation, and system enhancements Work effectively within evolving systems, driving efficiencies through improvements Partner on future system implementations or upgrades as the business scales Leadership and Collaboration Mentor and develop the team (currently 3 direct reports), building team capacity, bench strength and technical capability Manage and direct team priorities to ensure delivery of critical objectives while supporting the changing needs of the organization Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Executive Leadership to support business objectives Lead financial integration of acquired companies Act as a trusted finance partner who knows the details and is willing to roll up their sleeves About You CPA designation required (CPA-CA preferred) 7–10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including: Corporate Controller and/or Director of Finance roles Strong full-cycle accounting background Approximately 1–2 years at the Director level, or a Controller operating at that scope Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial, or operationally complex business (field services, industrial, construction, or project-based environments strongly valued) Salary Range $150,000 - $175,000/year #J-18808-Ljbffr