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ASSA ABLOY Director, Finance in Abbotsford, Canada
Career Opportunities: Director, Finance (28854)
Requisition ID 28854 - Posted - Flexiforce Canada Inc. - FlexiForce North America - CAN: British Columbia (Abbotsford - 30840 Peardonville Rd) - Finance - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Director - Travel Required: 0%-10%
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Title: Director of Finance SDC North America
Reports to: General Manager SDC North America
Company Information
We're FlexiForce- the world's largest manufacturer of overhead door hardware and components. We believe that safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We make quality products; we deliver them on time, and we partner with our customers and our suppliers to support mutual success. To do that, we rely on having the best and most capable people on our team. Our Director of Finance plays a pivotal role in our success.
Company Values, #Together we
Empowerment : We have trust in our people
Innovation : We have the courage to change
Integrity : We stand up for what’s right
Safety : Together we are safe
Teamwork : Together we achieve more
Position Overview / Summary
As a Member of the local leadership team, The Director of Finance is responsible for leading all aspects of the finance and accounting function for FlexiForce North America. The role ensures adherence to the policies and practices defined in the ASSA ABLOY Reporting Manual, GAAP and provides reliable, in depth financial planning and analysis support to the management team.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Finance will be accountable for:
Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of the Finance department
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in alignment with corporate values and guidelines
Manage financial and cash strategies
Lead the capital request and budgeting processes for the business units
Lead the issuance of financial information in the correct format and on time
Review monthly financial information prepared by Controller, prepare variance analysis to budget (prior year and forecasts) and preparation of monthly reports for the Leadership team.
Manage, lead and motivate key accounting personnel who support this position
Review and approve all statutory filings for timely submission
Monitor all open legal and compliance issues involving the business units
Review financial internal controls and implementing those required for the company
Ensure business unit's compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies
Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
Actively participate as a member of the Leadership team
Be a culture champion and lead by example to encourage a culture of collaboration, team work and accountability
Qualifications
Post Secondary Degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
Active CPA license/designation is preferred
Experience as a Leader at the Director level is preferred
Proven experience leading and mentoring an administrative finance team
Experience with corporate banking, financial reporting, covenants and cash flow monitoring and reporting
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Excellent proficiency with Excel and ERP software tools
Ability to identify and manage risk and bring issues to the Leadership table with solutions on how to mitigate cost and risk
Personal Characteristics & Skills
Expert in creating and/or supporting the development of business cases seeking progressive investment
An organized and detail oriented approach to managing projects, priorities and deadlines.
An open, approachable management style and an astute ability to listen to input, evaluate other points of view and to achieve collaborative success in planning and decision making.
An ability to inspire people and lead them to higher performance.
Demonstrated willingness to learn and improve.
Recognition of the importance of good customer service and a dynamic internal culture.
Keen problem solving skills.
Your integrity is admired by those around you
You radiate positive energy and have an outgoing personality
A desire to identify, coach and mentor emerging talent.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
FFNA EBIT targets
FFNA EBIT %
FFNA Cash Flow
FFNA OG Sales Growth
Physical Demands
Sit or stand for extended hours
Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
Role Requirements
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
This role will be based in Abbotsford. In-office presence will be required for this role 5 days a week. Hybrid schedules are subject to approval and on an as required basis.
Travel
Occasional travel including to international destinations will be required.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.
As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.