Director, Corporate Accounting & Controller (14 Month Contract)

The Director, Corporate Accounting & Controller is responsible for oversight and execution of all corporate accounting activities across various entities. The role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and oversees the accurate and timely submission of financial reports. As a member of the Finance Leadership team, the Director provides professional and insightful support and recommendations to the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer and seeks out opportunities to improve systems and processes. 

• Lead and mentor a team of 14 including the Corporate Accounting, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement and professional development. 
• Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of month end reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies, regulatory and IFRS requirements 
• Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure high standards of accuracy and integrity in financial data 
• Review monthly proforma release, and provide accounting treatment guidance under ASPE and IFRS for one-off transactions 
• Develop models for cash projections and statement of cash flow 
• Lead contact for external banking relationships and manage appropriate signing authorities  
• Review and provide guidance on variable compensation programs for changes, internal inquiries, and troubleshooting 
• Manage all security and data foundational model aspects of Workday Finance (ex. New chart of accounts, validation rules, business process approval flow) 
• Manage corporate tax compliance and planning, liaising with tax advisors as needed 
• Review and submit relevant Tax Remittances and regulatory quarterly Excess Working Capital submission to the BCSC  
• Work with external auditors to facilitate accurate and timely audited financial statements and tax returns for all corporate entities. 
• In collaboration with Legal and Compliance, manage all equity programs  
• Lead and support Finance and cross functional special projects and new business initiatives  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field  
• CPA designation  
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with extensive leadership experience 
• Full-cycle financial statement preparation experience  
• Experience in consolidations and complex cash flow forecasting  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced proficiency in Excel 
• Familiarity with Workday Finance and/or Concur SAP is considered an asset  
• Experience working in a high performing, client service oriented capacity with both internal and external customers 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• Strong leadership, influence and team management abilities  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills 
• High attention to detail and organizational skills 

This position comes with a competitive base salary hiring range of $160,000-180,000 dependent on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. 

At Nicola Wealth, our people grow our business, delight our clients, and live our values every day. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package reflects our appreciation for this commitment. Whether it’s participating in our profit sharing and benefit programs on day one, or the opportunity to participate in our share ownership program, our people are able to go beyond a conventional salary and bonus structure. To learn more about our complete package, visit: www.nicolawealth.com/total-rewards.

This role is a current vacancy within Nicola Wealth.