Director of Finance

at  CMI GROUP INC

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations, planning, and strategy for a group of companies within the renewable energy, logistics, and transportation sectors. This role requires ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing cash flow, optimizing profitability, developing financial forecasts, and managing the day-to-day operations and execution. The Director will collaborate closely with the executive team to support strategic financial decision-making and drive sustainable growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management or director-level position.
• At least 5 years of experience in financial planning.
• 3 years of experience in capital-intensive industries such as renewable energy, construction, or logistics.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow management, profitability analysis, and financial forecasting.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• MBA or a relevant master’s degree in finance or accounting.
• CPA designation is required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• In-depth knowledge of financial management and capital-intensive industries.
• Expertise in the financial policies and practices of construction and logistics industries.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving organizational change.
• Proficiency in budget modeling, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with Office 365 and financial software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented and consultative environment.
• High level of discretion, problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment, especially when handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Develop a financial strategy that aligns with solar farm construction growth, sustainable growth of residential and commercial solar, and logistic

• Annual budgeting process
• Quarterly reports and forecasting
• Long term financial strategy that aligns with future/strategic goals and objectives that focuses on sustainable growth
• Develop KPIs and dashboards for financial monitoring
• Identify threats to organizational sustainability
• Manage risks
• Manage the day-to-day operations including cash flow and capital structure that supports liquidity requirements of companies’ utility scale construction
• Organize and enhance Zoho books
• Increase automation
• Build reporting and analysis functions
• Develop and execute financial processes and process improvements including internal controls.
• Ensure compliance (local, provincial and federal) with all financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Maintaining financial records
• Lead financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis for solar and logistics
• Oversee all financial operations
• Procurement
• AR/AP
• Bookkeeping
• Financial reporting and financial analysis
• Develop KPIs and provide them to the leadership team
• Budgeting
• Oversee financial system implementations and upgrades.
• Responsible for Financial reporting and deliver accurate financial statements to leadership team
• Prepare financial analysis for business development, negotiations, and investment decisions.
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, and insurance institutions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Zohobooks

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in securing external financing for renewable energy projects and business expansions, including loans, grants, and investor funding.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with Canadian payroll taxes, WSIB contributions, and employee benefits.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure salary scales and benefits packages are financially sustainable.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.