Our client is a rapidly growing high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, and they are seeking a business-savvy and forward-thinking Finance Director to join their leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role provides direction across finance and accounting, compliance, operations, and administration, with a strong focus on financial integrity, effective controls, and continuous improvement. You will be required to move fluidly between designing repeatable processes and personally executing the technical work - supporting development of the board package, reviewing the tax filings, interpreting insurance policies, and coaching a geographically diverse team. Success depends as much on judgement and cross-functional problem-solving as on technical accounting skills. This hands-on role has a high expectation and requirement to modernize how finance and administration operates – including thoughtfully integrating AI tools into reporting, analysis, and day-to-day workflow. Main responsibilities include:

Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, providing insight into financial performance and supporting senior leadership and year-end activities

Oversee cash management, banking, tax, insurance, payroll, lending, and financial controls, ensuring strong risk management and compliance





Manage regulatory and statutory requirements and work closely with external advisors and partners as needed

Strengthen financial systems, processes, and data, leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency, reporting, and day-to-day workflows

Lead and develop the finance and administration team while overseeing general administration and facilities to support effective operations

Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:

Completed CPA designation is required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field

Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including senior or leadership-level responsibility

Strong reporting foundation including demonstrated ownership of a full financial close and board/investor reporting cycle

Track record supporting external audits and managing external advisors across audit, tax, legal and insurance

Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel

Practical fluency using AI tools with the ability to identify automation opportunities

Experience in technology, professional services, privately held, or PE-backed workplace is considered an asset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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📌 Finance Director (Quebec City)
🏢 Stevenson & White
📍 Quebec City