Description

Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. Together with the Quebec firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton has more than 3,500 people in offices across the country and annual revenues of more than $425 million. Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, whose member and correspondent firms operate in over 100 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute in 2008 and again in 2009, Grant Thornton LLP focuses on being a bold and positive leader in our chosen markets and within the professional services industry. Grant Thornton holds a strong commitment to our values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect and responsibility.

The Role of the Director of Finance

The Nova Scotia Business Unit of Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Director of Finance to join their provincial practice.  Although offices are located throughout the province, this position is located in Halifax.

In this new position, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all finance, accounting, budgeting, and administrative functions, as well as a talented group of financial and administrative staff.  You will be expected to proactively identify opportunities for improvement in your area of responsibility and develop and implement plans to realize on those opportunities.  In addition you will be working collaboratively as a member of the Business Unit leadership team to develop and implement strategies for achieving the goals of the business unit.

The ideal candidate for this position has:

• 7 – 10 years of senior financial management experience in a professional services firm or similar organization;
• A professional designation in accounting or finance (CA, CMA, CGA);
• Excellent executive leadership skills;
• Sound business judgment;
• High energy and an ability to get things done in a partnership organizational structure;
• Exceptional strategic, analytical and people management skills.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, and would like to play a strong role in a busy, professional environment, please apply online, including a cover letter and your resume detailing your qualifications and experience by 4:00pm, Monday, November 30, 2009 to:

www.GrantThornton.ca/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no telephone calls.  

Grant Thornton LLP is an equal opportunity employer.