Company Description
Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career? Now is the perfect time to join Egis. Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, highlighted by our recent acquisitions — now made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights.
Our values showcase everything we believe in:
A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.
A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.
A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.
The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you?
Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.
Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.
Job Description
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to join our Canadian operations. This role will focus on managing the operational finance team in Canada, ensuring financial health and operational efficiency. The CFO will collaborate closely with the Americas finance team for support in areas such as internal controls, tax, and treasury, which are not part of this role's responsibilities.
Although the preferred location for this position is Toronto, we are open to considering candidates throughout Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Canadian finance and accounting team.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's business objectives in Canada.
- Oversee the preparation of financial reports, including monthly financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, with a focus on P&L, balance sheet, and cash management.
- Monitor financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborate with operational teams to optimize financial processes and drive cost efficiencies.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian financial regulations and standards.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance department.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably within a multinational organization.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Canadian financial regulations and standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
Desired Experience:
- Experience in guiding organizations through financial growth and operational efficiency.
- Familiarity with the engineering and infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record of driving financial stability and growth.
Additional Information
Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program. If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.
At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.
