Head of Finance Department: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Managing Principal Position Details: Full-time; work from office Location: Calgary, AB Position Summary The Head of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, reporting, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls. This individual serves as a strategic partner to leadership, providing financial insight that guides business decisions while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial records and processes.

Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Leadership - Serve as a key advisor to the partners on financial strategy, business planning, and long-term financial health.

- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization - Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making - Collaborate closely with Operations to optimize project execution and predictability Accounting Operations - Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
- In collaboration with the Principals, ensure all customer invoices capture appropriate charges and are prepared and sent accurately and on time; work with Principals and Project Leads to resolve overdue accounts and outstanding payment issues.
- Process or oversee payroll on a semi-monthly basis - Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes,



including preparation of month-end statements - Implement and manage financial software and systems to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency - Maintain compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements - Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners Reporting & Analysis - Prepare and present financial statements and performance reports to leadership and the partners.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards to track organizational financial performance - Complete analytical reviews of monthly operating results with the accounting team and Principals - Analyze variances between actual results and budget/forecast, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions as needed Cash Flow & Treasury Management - Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and liquidity planning - Monitor daily banking and Visa limits, and make payments to maintain cash levels that sustain business operations - Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and debt obligations - Support capital planning and investment decisions Team Leadership - Build, mentor, and manage the finance and accounting team - Establish transparent performance goals and professional development plans for direct reports - Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability,



and continuous improvement Risk & Compliance - Identify and mitigate financial risks across the organization, assessing potential impact and developing strategies to manage them - Serve as primary contact with CRA, managing messages and notifications - Process monthly remittances including GST, corporate tax, and WCB - Ensure compliance with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and audit requirements - Ensure transactional functions are appropriately allocated to maintain segregation of duties and effective internal controls that safeguard the custody of assets and records Year-End - Prepare year-end statements and work with the external accountant on year-end - Prepare all statements and financials for the shareholders' individual corporations for external accountants at year-end Qualifications Required - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including 3+ years in a leadership role - Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls - Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills - Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities Preferred - CPA, CMA, or MBA - Experience working in professional services sectors - Experience with financial systems implementation or process improvement initiatives Core Competencies - Strategic and analytical thinking - Integrity and sound judgment - Strong leadership and team development skills - Attention to detail balanced with big-picture perspective - Effective communication with both financial and non-financial stakeholders

📌 Head of Finance (Calgary)
🏢 Novara Human Capital Solutions
📍 Calgary