Job Description
Highlight Motor Group is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in the GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. To keep up with our growth, we will be seeking experienced, professional, energetic, goal-oriented individuals to complement our organization.
Highlight Motor Group offers an exciting, fast-paced environment that has ideal positions for someone who is looking for a REAL career move. To work for Highlight Motor Group, you must have great people skills, communicate well, have a team-oriented personality, and have the desire to set and achieve goals. As our company is consistently expanding, we are looking for those candidates who are highly motivated and driven by the opportunity for financial reward and career advancement in a family-like working environment.
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO). A senior executive who is responsible for leading and managing the financial initiatives of the group of companies. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO works in tandem with other C-suite executives and Vice Presidents. The CFO is an integral part of the organization and is accountable for the financial successes or failures of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise all accounting and finance personnel (controllers, team leaders and financial analysts).
- Preparing the company’s financial reporting, consolidation, and MD&A.
- Driving the company’s financial planning and analysis; monthly profit and loss forecast, key performance indicators (KPI), weekly 13-week cash flow forecast, and more.
- Assess organizational performance against the annual budget and company’s long-term strategy.
- Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the President & CEO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
- Develop and maintain capital expenditure budget.
- Providing monthly borrowing base reports and quarterly compliance reports to the banks.
- Preparing and presenting quarterly business reports to the Board of Directors analyzing issues, trends, and changes in the operating model and operational delivery.
- Manage relationships with banks, lenders, lawyers, auditors, and other vendors.
- Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, lawyers, consultants and investment advisors).
- Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s processes and internal controls.
- Control and evaluate the organization’s debt and capital structure.
- Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks.
- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations.
- Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies.
Requirements:
- Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Proven minimum 5-years’ experience as CFO in $200M+ company.
- In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting, internal controls, Canadian and U.S. tax rules.
- Experience in the transportation industry
- Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Ability to present financial analysis and projections to company stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving attitude and abilities.
- Works quickly and accurately and applies sound professional judgement.
- Able to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion.
We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package.
By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.
Please note that only the candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- How many years of transportation industry experience do you have?
- How many years of Canadian and USA tax laws experience do you have?
Experience:
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO): 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (required)
Work Location: In person