Director, Accounting

at  Econolease

ABOUT US:

Join our fast-growing, enthusiastic team of young go-getters in a highly successful finance business where our passion is driven by a common purpose—to disrupt and change the $76 billion-dollar asset-based lending industry.
For over 30 years, Econolease has led North America in restaurant equipment financing. Through leasing, renting, business loans, 0% financing and payment processing, we work with more than 3,000 restaurant owners each year, helping them achieve their goals throughout Canada, the U.S., and Australia.
With our new digital platforms, owners and operators can now apply online, confirm their pricing terms, sign their contracts, and view previous leases.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Director, Accounting to join our growing team! Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role includes:

• Delivering a high standard of financial support to the local accounting team and provide reliable, regular financial reporting into relevant group functions.
• Playing a key role in collaborating with local and Group Accounting and Finance around tax risk management and the Company’s capital management strategy.
• Playing a key role in the Company’s conversion from Canadian GAAP to IFRS and working closely with the Accounting Team and CFO to improve financial reporting to the Group.
• Identifying and implement changes to accounting, finance and credit processes which will improve the Company’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Providing assistance to the Accounting team as the Company expands into the US Market.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• CPA qualified
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, ideally in the financial or professional services fields, or in the lending or asset financing fields
• Ideally, experience in leading a team and ensuring your team is engaged and supported
• IFRS reporting experience
• Knowledge and experience with Quickbooks considered an asset
• US sales tax knowledge considered an asset
• Able to build strong, trusting relationships across all departments
• Ability to juggle competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Econolease provides a welcoming environment where our people can bring their authentic selves to work each day. We value diversity of culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs – because diverse perspectives make for better decision-making, enhanced problem-solving and brilliantly creative teams

We are currently seeking a Director, Accounting to join our growing team! Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the role includes:

• Delivering a high standard of financial support to the local accounting team and provide reliable, regular financial reporting into relevant group functions.
• Playing a key role in collaborating with local and Group Accounting and Finance around tax risk management and the Company’s capital management strategy.
• Playing a key role in the Company’s conversion from Canadian GAAP to IFRS and working closely with the Accounting Team and CFO to improve financial reporting to the Group.
• Identifying and implement changes to accounting, finance and credit processes which will improve the Company’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Providing assistance to the Accounting team as the Company expands into the US Market