Director of Finance-Ross Ventures
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Ross Ventures owns, manages and develops office space, retail and residential properties in Fredericton. Our approach is entrepreneurial and creative, delivering on the fundamentals of real estate while satisfying tenant needs in the way only a nimble private company can.
Ross Ventures is a family owned commercial real estate development and management company with an office portfolio that totals over 400,000 square feet and residential developments in Fredericton as well as oceanfront properties in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
With a diversified history that began in hospitality but quickly grew into real estate, media, aquaculture and a number of other private ventures, Ross Ventures is entrepreneurial at it's core.
We are seeking a collaborative Director of Finance with the ability to translate complex financial information into decision making language with ease and analyze current financial practices and strategize to implement future best practices.
This role is responsible for ensuring operational controls and reporting are in place and diligently followed. This includes overseeing insurance and risk management, maintaining budgeting and forecasting models, performing financial modelling and analysis and managing debt and equity agreements.
The ideal candidate would also have experience in commercial real estate and tax planning strategy.
· Responsible for financial analysis, opportunity assessment, budgeting, all cash management, and financial reporting and forecasting, helping to drive the company's financial strategy.
· Coordinating with the CEO, the development of the annual operating, capital, and program budgets, and reporting against the same
· Ensure cash flow is compatible with company operations, by overseeing the day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organization and accounting/finance team
· Review the accounting administrator's financial reporting responsibilities including bank reconciliations, capital asset continuity schedules, and expense analysis.
· Preparing cash flow projections/budgeting and other financial projections for operations and growth projects.
· Conduct detailed and meaningful financial and variance analysis work.
· Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
· Manage insurance portfolio and insurance broker relationship by collaborating, designing, developing and evaluating programs, suggesting changes as needed
· Monitor performance with tracking, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting for the management team and advisory board.
· Progress towards becoming the main contact between the company and our external accountants.
· Produce various ad hoc analysis and reports as required.
· Assist in the design of custom reports for management and ownership
- CPA/CA designation preferred
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related field of study
- 5 to 10 years experience in a mid to senior level role
- Tax planning will be considered a strong asset
- Experience in private sector will be considered an asset
- Strong and broad financial acumen (Ex: understanding of financial statements, chart of accounts, business intelligence, FP&A, etc.)
- The ability to get into the details and get the job done while seeing the bigger picture
- Superior forecasting methods and techniques with advanced analytical and quantitative abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to spot errors or idiosyncrasies
- Articulate, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact comfortably with the executive management team and ownership
- Ability to think creatively
- Confidentially minded at all times
