The Opportunity:

BluMetric is seeking an experienced Director Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, to join their dynamic Finance team located at our Ottawa office. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of their financial reporting. This position requires a professional accounting designation, a strong background and knowledge of financial management and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the company's financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage all aspects of revenue recognition (project-based and point-in-time).
• Establish and maintain robust processes over accounting operations, ensuring key internal controls meet quality standards, are consistently applied, and regularly reviewed.
• Manage and administer all financial and business systems including the implementation of new inventory management systems.
• Oversee the financial reporting process including quarterly consolidated financial statements and monthly management reports following IFRS standards.
• Coordinate with the financial reporting team on new and complex transactions and their impact on public document disclosures.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure timely completion and accurate reporting.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to support the company's growth objectives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Ensure the timely preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in financial management and accounting standards.

Qualifications, Education, and Skills:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior financial management role.
• Possesses strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Highly analytical with great attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of data warehouse, business intelligence and reporting fundamentals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are a must and can simplify complex issues to a wide audience.
• A process-focused individual with a passion to drive and deliver effective change.
• Critical thinker who conceptualizes, analyzes, and synthesizes information in unstructured situations to solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Provide leadership to the accounting team and work collaboratively with other departments to achieve the organization's financial goals.
• Exceptional quality standards and an ongoing desire to push for new approaches, insights and presentation methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Great Plains (GP), CRM, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Tech-savvy to identify, analyze and implement changes that enhance business performance.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• An interest in being part of a growing business with opportunities for strategic partnerships and acquisitions.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

About BluMetric Environmental Inc.

BluMetric Environmental Inc. is a publicly traded environmental consulting and engineering company with expertise across professional and trade disciplines and technologies that allow for the design, fabrication and delivery of sustainable solutions to environmental and water challenges. BluMetric has more than 170 employees operating in ten offices and over 40 years of expertise. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric's team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Military, Mining and Government clients in Canada and the United States.

BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Salary range: $135,000 - $155,000 per annum based on experience.