Vp Finance - Brossard, Canada - Transdev Inc. (Corporate)

Transdev Inc. (Corporate)

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Brossard, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About Transdev:

As a leading operator and global integrator of mobility, Transdev gives passengers the freedom to move whenever and however they choose.

We are proud to provide 11 million passenger trips every day, in 20 countries, with efficient, easy-to-use, and environmentally friendly transportation services that connect people and communities.

Our approach is rooted in long-term partnerships with public authorities and businesses, and in the relentless pursuit of the safest, highest quality, and most innovative mobility solutions.

Passionate, committed, efficient, and partners, our 83,000 employees live in a world where mobility allows us to go further. In March 2023, Transdev Canada expanded its reach in western Canada by acquiring First Transit. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada. This strategic acquisition strengthens its position in delivering comprehensive and integrated transportation solutions across the country.

Position Overview:

The role is based in Calgary, Alberta.

Reporting to the VP Western and dotted line to CFO, Canada, the VP Finance, Western Canada will be responsible to oversee all financial processes for Western Canada, including but not limited to, accounting, forecasting, budgeting, analysis, cash management, tax, AR, AP, and financial reporting.

The VP Finance, Western Canada will lead a team of accountants and financial analysts and will work in close partnership with the Executive Team in order to deliver on the financial objectives of the organization.

As the primary business partner to the operational leaders for Western Canada, this role will ensure that the necessary financial infrastructure and reporting processes are in place to provide clear measurement and understanding of the financial performance of the Western region.

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing effective internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.

Responsabilités:

Primary Responsabilities:

Fiancial Reporting

Responsible for the production and integrity of internal and external monthly reports including financial statements and monthly rolling forecast projections for use by the Executive management team.
Directs the reporting and analysis of financial and operational data to include cost analysis, ROI, capital budgeting, profitability analysis, and pricing models.
Directs the financial aspects of proposing on new business and assists in the development and negotiation of contracts.
Develops, implements, and maintains procedures to improve efficiency of financial functions and accuracy of financial reporting
Compliance and Internal Controls
Ensures compliance with statutory audit requirements and regulatory reporting requirements
Ensures the timely completion of relevant tax returns and filings
Completes procedures required to support internal controls reviews and the corporate antifraud and ethics and compliance programs

Strategic Planning

Develops and manages the budget, the rolling forecast and the longterm financial plan for Western Canada; is responsible for variance analysis and tying the financial performance of the operation to operational KPIs
Manages the design, development, and maintenance of financial planning and accounting systems
Establishes and oversees implementation of short

- and long-range Finance goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures

Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives

- "Provide coaching support and financial literacy education to local teams, empowering them with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions regarding the management of their profit and loss (P&L) statements."

Special Projects

Serves on planning, policymaking and project committees
Manages special projects/project teams as assigned by the VP Western and CFO, Canada

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

CPA or Masters of Business Administration
Eight years of experience in seniorlevel finance or accounting position, with minimum 5 years of leadership experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products
Demonstrated capability to deliver budgets, forecasts and financial planning under tight timelines
Strong accounting foundation with working knowledge of IFRS
Experience working with ERPs such as JDE or MS Dynamics
General knowledge of federal and provincial financial regulations including tax
Highly analytical, has designed and conducted indepth analytical studies that has enabled clarity and insight into root causes of problems, leading to effective recommendations for corrective actions
Highly experienced with preparing budgets and forecasts, and supporting strategic planning processes
Process oriented and looks for longterm, susta