Location: SW or Eastern Ontario office-based position

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Grasslands Recruitment Specialists is recruiting a full-time Director of Finance. This senior position is based out of a company office in either of SW or Eastern Ontario and will involve periodic travel across Ontario. The position will report directly to the General Manager and is the ideal fit for a forward-looking person who aspires to take on a key role in a growing company.

ABOUT GRASSLANDS RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS

We are a recruiting company that has been connecting Canadian agriculture since 1996. With well over 80 years of combined experience in the industry, we provide specialized recruiting services for our clients. Our focus is to find the best candidate for our client employers and the perfect opportunity for career seekers. As a search firm, we have dedicated our resources to being an integral part of the continued growth and diversity of the Canadian agricultural economy. Our team is strategically placed throughout the Canadian labor market- understanding the needs of national and international agribusiness employers. We take the time to understand individuals’ career aspirations, and then work to match them with our clients’ opportunities. We are not algorithms; we are people helping people!

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is an established 100% Canadian-owned and operated vertically integrated seed company proudly serving Canadian growers and end-users around the world. The company focuses exclusively on creating value throughout the soybean supply chain—from breeding and genetics to supplying the international soy food and beverage markets.

Leveraging heavy investment in genetic development and all critical elements of the soy value chain, our client has brought to market quality non-GM varieties that are in strong demand in the highest value soybean markets in the world as well as top-performing GM varieties across multiple trait platforms.

For over 30 years they have focussed specifically on product development for Canadian acres and are uniquely positioned to offer a world-class selection of soybeans to local growers. Their ability to develop proprietary traited and food-grade varieties, through in-house breeding programs and an array of industry partners across all major trait platforms, is unique amongst seed brands in the market. This is how they know they are putting the best possible genetics in Canadian fields each and every year. They put only the best quality soybean seed in their bags—because they put producers first.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

As the Director of Finance, all your activities will be focused on achieving strategic priorities – creating financial value and profitable growth, constantly stimulating change and the progress of the financial/risk management operation of the business and searching for opportunities that continuously improve yourself personally and professionally. It is an expectation that you will lead with moral authority and demonstrate the values and purpose of the business in every action, excelling in your leading, coaching, inspiring and support of others to be self-directed and accountable. There will be a heavy focus on continuous development and improvement to help drive the ongoing success of their growing enterprise.

Key deliverables:

• Financial Reporting and Budgeting
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Business Development and Intelligence
• Team and Department Management

AM I A GOOD FIT FOR THIS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OPPORTUNITY?

You bring an extremely strong attention to detail. Your post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, along with your CPA designation is required.

• Minimum 10 years financial/accounting experience demonstrating a high level of accounting knowledge and experience
• Experience working with SAP
• Ability to quickly grasp the organization’s financial management and accounting issues and solutions
• Demonstrated 3+ year history of successfully leading others
• Established ability to work independently, take full ownership of the job and set your schedule to meet job requirements
• Proven ability to operate as part of a fast-paced office environment/team
• Able to manage stress and deadlines with a calm demeanour
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain and discuss complex financial matters with colleagues and stakeholders
• Previous experience working in the seed, grain or food product sector
• Previous experience in hedging/risk management
• Previous experience in IT management or infrastructure development projects
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook and Excel

READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very streamlined and confidential application process. If you feel that you would be right for this journey of personal and professional growth, to push out of your comfort zone, and to reach your full potential as the company grows and evolves, please click on ‘APPLY TO THIS POSITION’ and follow the easy self-serve application process.

Questions be addressed in confidence to Mike Bachner at 1-866-519-2793.

Only individuals who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Canadian Residency need apply. As per Grasslands Group of Companies Privacy Policy, your personal information will be kept in complete confidence.

To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITION