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Director of Finance - 19169
Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CA | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE CA
Job Description
We’re looking for a hybrid Director of Finance in the retail industry.
Our client, a prominent leader in the retail space, is looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join their team in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial strategy, planning, and management of various retail operations. This exciting role will collaborate closely with company executives to ensure the financial stability and profitability of the retail business through effective financial planning, analysis, and management.
Director of Finance responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Leading and developing a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Executive partnership: collaborating with the executive leadership team on corporate strategy
- Financial Strategy & Planning: Designing and executing financial strategies and policies specific to the retail sector, driving overall business performance.
- Financial Reporting: Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports for retail operations, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory standards.
- Inventory & Cost Management: Managing inventory levels and related costs, optimizing stock levels to avoid excess while supporting business needs.
- Store Performance Evaluation: Reviewing sales trends and store performance metrics to inform strategic decisions and optimize profitability.
- Vendor Relations: Managing relationships with suppliers and vendors, optimizing cost structures and payment terms.
The successful candidate has:
- Proven track record in a finance leadership role (e.g., Controller or Director of Finance) Experience in retail is a plus.
- CPA designation with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
- Expertise in retail finance, accounting principles, financial analysis, and forecasting.
- Strong proficiency in financial management software and retail-specific tools, ERP implementation a plus
- Exceptional organizational and leadership capabilities, with a proven ability to build, manage, and motivate teams in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- A strong entrepreneurial spirit and drive to build incredible organizations
Compensation and benefits:
- The discussed salary range is $130,000 – $150,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and LTIP
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Comprehensive benefits package
Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Georgia Harper
President
Recruiting Specialty: Accounting & Finance
As President, Georgia applies her exceptional leadership skills to drive success and growth for The Headhunters. She ensures our team delivers high-touch, consultative service to our clients, and fosters an environment of support and respect for candidates. Astute and forward-thinking, Georgia makes strategic decisions to ensure the organization stays cutting-edge in the ever-changing recruitment landscape. Known for her authentic leadership style, she upholds the values on which The Headhunters was founded.
Georgia first joined The Headhunters in 2012, and over the past decade has had tremendous success placing administrative, accounting and senior finance professionals. In 2017 she was promoted to Branch Manager in Vancouver, and in 2020 became Director of Recruitment. As Director, she managed the recruitment and sourcing teams across Canada, navigating many organizational changes and challenges, including the COVID-19 global pandemic.
In addition to leading the team, Georgia continues to run an active recruitment desk, specializing in the placement of senior accounting and finance professionals. She is a strong relationship builder and thrives on creating win-win outcomes for clients and candidates.
Georgia is passionate about people, both at work and at home, and strives to be a community leader and a good example. She is, with her husband, raising two exceptional daughters and they are making the world a better place.