Director, Financial Reporting - Canada Remote

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President, Business Intelligence and Financial Reporting, the Director, Corporate Finance provides financial leadership and oversight for the Common Collection System (CCS), including governance, reporting, planning, controls, compliance, and stewardship. The Director translates complex financial information into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. Success in this role requires strong financial expertise, leadership capability, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

This position requires residency in Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTING

• Lead the Common Collection System’s financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models to analyze revenue, cost structures, and reserves across the common collection system.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics for internal reporting.
• Manage the preparation of assigned journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Review accounting procedures and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes that may impact financial reporting and compliance.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis and variance reporting to senior management, highlighting key trends, financial performance, and deviations from budget.
• Oversee collection, allocation, reconciliation and settlement processes.

BUDGETING AND FORECASTING

• Lead the development of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial projections.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.

STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

• Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of different business strategies.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis to support business decisions, strategic initiatives, and financial planning.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

• Implement and oversee the use of financial reporting systems, ensuring proper integration with ERP and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Datarails).
• Lead efforts to automate reporting processes and enhance financial reporting capabilities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP

• Partner with senior leadership, operational teams, and department heads to ensure financial decisions are aligned with Circular Materials business strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of financial data, insights, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the primary liaison between the finance team and external stakeholders, including auditors and regulatory bodies, to support the timely and efficient completion of audits, reviews, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the financial reporting team to encourage knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
• Manage assigned team members in completing work appropriate to team member’s job description and supporting the execution of responsibilities outlined within this job description.
• Additional ad-hoc tasks may be assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA or other relevant certification is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, and experiences may be considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience including 3 years in senior leadership roles.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and/or variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Datarails) and Microsoft Excel with strong preference for experience in Power BI dashboard development and AWS.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and the ability to communicate and apply AI technologies effectively within a business context.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling and /or variance analysis with experience in amalgamating large data sets to provide actionable insights.
• Experience with financial consolidation, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and/or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial insights to non-financial, cross-functional stakeholders and/or senior management to action.
• Proven track record of establishing new processes, automating existing manual workflows, and/or developing dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment which may have changing business priorities.
• High level of integrity, personal responsibility, and accountability.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.
• Extra or flexible hours may be required on occasion.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• An annual base salary in the range of $130,000to $150,000
• 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 retainedfor 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, we design, and deliver effective recycling programs that drive advance innovation, improve environmental outcomes and create value across the recycling supply chain.

Through full-service program delivery, including collection, management, promotion, education, and reporting, we are advancing systems where more materials are recycled and returned to producers for use in new packaging and products.

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought, skills, experiences, and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.

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:

• 54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs. We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in our work and communities.

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

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