General Manager

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Date: March 2023

Salary: TBD

Whether we live in the city, the suburbs, a small town, or the country, architecture and urban planning impact our daily lives in ways both seen and unseen. Is a structure beautiful as well as functional? Does it blend harmoniously with its environment or stick out like a sore thumb? Were sustainable development principles applied to reduce the environmental impact? 

Our client, an award-winning multi-disciplinary architecture firm, strives to find that balance in all their projects, to bring creativity and push boundaries, while respecting the history and culture of the community and environment. 

As our client continues to grow and take on new challenges, they are seeking a General Manager to work closely with the firm’s Partners and Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic vision that builds on their reputation and success. In this dynamic and creative environment, the General Manager will set priorities, respond to issues, and foster a culture of excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

· Participate in developing the organization’s global strategies by integrating the financial and operational   

  sides of the business

· Monitor the firm’s financial performance and propose solutions to maintain and develop the profitability 

  of its projects and investments

· Propose and implement strategies, objectives, initiatives, and performance indicators (KPI) in line with the 

  firm’s needs and business plan to monitor progress

· Develop and maintain excellent business relationships with investors, financial institutions, and financial 

  and regulatory authorities

· Structure operations to increase production process efficiency, maintain and develop project profitability, 

  respect deadlines, and ensure the quality of deliverables and customer satisfaction, all in line with the    

  company’s strategic plan

· Manage the firm's support services such as finance, accounting, human resources, and IT

· Participate in the analysis of acquisition opportunities and in the due diligence process

· Facilitate communication between the Executive Committee and its various stakeholders

The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years in a managerial role in a professional services firm, and significant experience in finance, administration, and project management. Strong leadership skills, and the ability to build consensus, and to translate a strategic vision into concrete and achievable plans are also essential. This is a French-speaking environment, and excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English are a must. 

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