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Director, Financial Systems

The Director, Financial Systems, is accountable for leading the evolution of CANARIE’s financial systems and their on-going maintenance. They also perform senior accounting and finance tasks.

This is a full-time, permanent position that reports the Chief Financial Officer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage implementation of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and other financial systems, including monitoring progress, identifying risks, and applying mitigation strategies to keep the projects on track
  • Perform diagnostic tests and resolve issues to optimize ERP and other financial systems’ performance
  • Maximize the effectiveness of the ERP and other financial systems
  • Lead cross functional teams as part of the implementation of the ERP and other financial systems
  • Provide support and training to end-users
  • Prepare process documentation for the ERP and other financial systems
  • Provide financial analysis and recommendations that contribute to the strategic direction of the organization
  • Design and develop financial reports based on user requirements
  • Implement and maintain system-related financial controls
  • Apply senior accounting skills, analytical skills, and knowledge to complete diverse and complex assignments
  • Travel may occasionally be required
  • Other related duties and responsibilities, as required

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.

Bilingualism is preferred.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

  • College diploma or university degree in Finance, Accounting, or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
  • CPA designation in good standing
  • Minimum of 10 years of related and progressive work experience in senior finance positions
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining financial systems
  • Experience managing and implementing ERP solutions
  • Experience with financial reporting tools
  • Experience working in the technology sector is desirable

Skills

  • Ability to analyze complex problems and guide solution development and implementation
  • Ability to lead and work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized
  • Project management skills are desirable

Technical Proficiencies

  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and expert level skills with Microsoft Excel
  • Extensive expertise in ERP systems and associated reporting tools
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is desirable
  • Experience with Power BI is desirable

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to [email protected], and include the position title in your subject line.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.