Our client is entering an exciting phase of growth in the industrial safety industry and This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll build and lead the finance function, transitioning the company to a more structured, scalable financial operation.

You'll have the opportunity to modernize financial systems, implement best-in-class accounting practices, and drive strategic decision-making in a business that is actively expanding. From improving financial controls to supporting M&A; activities, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to play a key role in a company investing in its future. If you're ready to own the financial strategy, streamline operations, and be a key driver of growth, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Drive financial transformation with scalable systems and smart reporting.
- Shape and execute financial strategies to fuel growth and acquisitions.
- Partner with the CEO to deliver data-backed insights that guide business decisions.
- Define and track KPIs to boost performance and profitability.
- Lead daily accounting and ensure accurate, timely financials.
- Shift operations to accrual-based accounting in line with best practices.
- Implement internal controls to strengthen financial discipline.
- Manage month-end and year-end close with full compliance.

Planning & Cash Management

- Build dynamic budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Track revenue, margins, and expenses-conduct variance analysis to stay on target.
- Lead cash flow forecasting and optimize working capital.

Compliance & External Relations

- Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, and audit standards.
- Collaborate with auditors, tax pros, and regulators.




- Maintain solid banking and investor relationships.

Growth & M&A; Support

- Drive due diligence, valuations, and risk assessments for acquisitions.
- Integrate acquired businesses into financial systems.
- Analyze financial impact of new locations and expansion.

Process & Tech Improvement

- Upgrade systems and automate financial workflows.
- Launch structured procurement and expense controls.

Qualifications

- CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance/Accounting preferred.
- 5+ years in financial leadership, ideally in scaling companies.
- Deep knowledge of accrual accounting, reporting, and controls.
- Experience in oil and gas or safety would be considered an asset but not essential
- Proven experience improving financial processes in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled with ERP/accounting software and modeling tools.
- M&A; and integration experience a solid plus.
- Bonus: experience in training, education, or compliance-driven sectors.

What Sets You Apart

- Hands-on and proactive—you thrive in the details.
- Analytical, with a knack for turning numbers into strategy.
- Builder of scalable finance teams and processes.
- Excellent communicator across all levels and functions.
- Resourceful, agile, and always looking to improve.

Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary between $120 -135K with performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits program and retirement plan.

Summit Search Group has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We strive for continuous development, modeling, inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias throughout our process.

Remuneration

Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary between $120 -135K with performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits program and retirement plan.

📌 Finance Director (Edmonton)
🏢 Summit Search Group
📍 Edmonton