Director of Finance

Job title: Director of Finance

Job description: The Director, Finance plays a key role within the Dawson Group’s strategic team through providing sound business analytics supporting all aspects of equipment purchasing/selling/leasing/insurance in the most economic, and efficient way possible.

Work with us and you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, a family owned group of transportation and construction companies serving all of B.C. People First is one of our core values, and we take it seriously. As well, we pride ourselves on acting with Integrity, Excellence and Respect. These values define us and guide all the decisions we make.

In this role you will be a valued member of the Dawson Group, working in a permanent, full-time position of Director of Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and providing key information to the Executive Team. Your base location will be Kamloops, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Oversee accounting for all entities, such that it is timely and efficient with a focus on continuous improvement and excellent customer service (internal/external).
• Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis
• Prepare annual budgets and regular forecasts and consolidated results, including budget and forecast efforts, and monitor actual results against these budgets/forecasts.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, support, working papers and reconciliations are maintained.
• Ensure that Company policies and procedures are adhered to on a timely basis.
• Preparation and control of indirect tax requirements such as sales tax, GST, and withholding taxes.
• Preparation of monthly pension accounting and related reconciliations.
• Government reporting as required (i.e. Statistics Canada, CRA, etc.).
• Provide coverage for the Division Controllers and other team members in their absence.
• Manage General Accounting services, including: tax compliance and accounting, consolidations, JV/investment accounting, overhead allocations, intercompany reconciliations and treasury.
• Managing cash management processes, cash forecasting, credit agreements in conjunction with financing arrangements and bank relationships, in concert with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Work with external resources to ensure comprehensive tax planning and optimization.
• Manage and control the month-end close process and timeliness for all companies.
• Coordinate and manage, interim and annual assurance requirements with external auditors.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory reporting including tax advisory, planning and compliance.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with coordinating the financial budgeting and forecasting process.
• Responsible for information analysis to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and documenting financial policies, procedures and controls for all accounting and finance functions.
• Coordinate the building of a shared services model within the organization including hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff
• Act as the main contact and triage point for enquiries/direction from Senior Management and Corporate Executive.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance or business administration
• CPA Designation
• Seven to ten (7-10) years of related financial reporting and/or public accounting experience (including solid experience with accounting, tax, and audit), ideally in a group reporting environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team in a high growth company.
• Knowledge of and exposure to construction or engineering industry is an asset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including, but not limited to, Pivot Tables and V-Lookup.
• Detail oriented, results driven approach valuing continuous improvement and a strong analytical skillset
• Ability to think innovatively and articulate new ideas
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

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