Director of Finance & Operations, Real Estate Development

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Date: March 2023

Salary: TBD

'Entrepreneurial.’ ‘Creative.’ ‘High-energy.’ These are just a few of the words that have been used to describe our client, a real estate developer based in Montreal with projects in the U.S. and South America. It’s a boutique firm right now, but they are on the cusp of exponential growth and seeking an experienced CPA to help them make that leap forward.

As Director of Finance and Operations, the successful candidate will become a trusted strategic and operational advisor to our client, while managing the day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the company. This small, dedicated team works hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ability to develop and implement greater structure, processes, and systems while maintaining the agility and flexibility that has been essential to their current success will be key for this role.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Strategic business planning with the President and other stakeholders

· Managing all finance and accounting activities, including month-end, tax issues, treasury, payroll etc.

· Managing all information related to the planning of projects, trusts, insurance, and investment activities

· Overseeing the budget, forecasts, analysis, etc.

· Due diligence on new business opportunities

· Developing and implementing processes, procedures, controls etc.

· Coaching and developing the existing team

Fit is always important, but even more so in such a small environment. The successful candidate must be able to think and move quickly, manage multiple projects and priorities, take on both operational and strategic tasks, and generally strike a balance between flexibility and structure. 

A CPA designation is essential, as are excellent communication skills in French and English (this is a French-speaking environment). Experience, or a strong interest, in the real estate industry is key. Having worked in an accounting firm or family office environment is a definite asset. 

For further information or to discuss your candidacy, please contact: 

Marie-Michelle Larouche                              Carla Murphy

Human Capital Consultant                            Senior Search Consultant

Richter Human Capital                                    Richter Executive Search 

514.665.7895                                                        416.548.9728 

mlarouche@richter.ca                                     cmurphy@richter.ca