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MarshallZehr Group Inc (“MZ”) provides customized construction and development financial solutions for high-performing real estate developers. Since 2008, MarshallZehr has grown to become one of Canada’s most trusted real estate capital partners. We add value beyond capital – our team’s decades of experience help deliver the strategic insight and vision necessary to craft tailored financial solutions, all backed by our industry recognized mortgage administration services.

MZ is seeking a Director, Corporate Finance (“The Director”) as head of the company’s corporate finance function, who will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day forecasting, reporting, and treasury activities. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Finance, the Director will play a key role advancing strategic initiatives for the department and business, while working closely with the Vice President, Corporate Finance, the accounting team, and other key internal/external stakeholders.

This is a dynamic, challenging, and visible role that will grow in scope and responsibility over time. The incumbent must posses a strong technical foundation (financial modelling, reporting, accounting, data analytics), and be results driven. The incumbent is comfortable problem solving independently and collaborating with other teams or departments in a finance capacity. The Manager, Corporate Finance will report to the Director.

· Lead the preparation and timely delivery of the monthly FP&A package, review month-end results, and present to the Senior Leadership Team.

· Work with the Vice President to advance strategic projects for the department and business.

· Participate in the Company’s treasury management and payment control functions.

· Manage the Company’s financial control frameworks, reviewing and operationalizing key controls.

· Identify opportunities to enhance existing policies, reporting, and compliance processes.

· Establish working relationships with key external stakeholders (lawyers, accountants, tax professionals).

· Provide expertise and guidance on complex accounting treatment issues.

· Oversee the annual external audit/compliance/tax processes, managing timing of key deliverables.

· Provide ad hoc analysis to support strategic decision making (commissions, corporate insurance, financial modelling, data analytics, due diligence, etc.)

· Participate in process optimization efforts with the Company’s accounting software (NetSuite).

· Lead, mentor, and coach the Manager of Corporate Finance.

· Minimum 7 years of progressive professional work experience in finance and accounting roles.

· Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, with large accounting firm experience.

· Analytical background in financial modelling, FP&A, decisions support, data analytics, or similar.

· Experience leading or managing direct reports and/or team members.

· Attention to detail, organized, and a strong communicator.

· A desire to pursue a challenging career in real estate finance.

· Experience with NetSuite accounting software is a plus.

· Experience (or having worked with clients in) in real estate or mortgage debt industries considered an asset.