About this role
Director of Finance
About Lopes Limited
For over 40 years Lopes has been providing innovative solutions and quality workmanship for a wide array of projects in the industrial, mining, and commercial sectors. We?ve excelled in these fields and have a reputation for providing professional workmanship and superior quality. Relationships with our clients, subcontractors, and suppliers are founded on integrity and teamwork. These partnerships result in consistently delivering successful projects.
At Lopes we are also dedicated to our employee?s growth and development success through training and mentorship. We believe our people are our strongest asset. The controller leads all aspects of financial accounting and reporting of the Company.
Position Overview
The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and overall direction for the finance department at Lopes Limited. As a key partner to the President, Vice-President and senior leadership team, the Director translates business priorities into financial plans, provides clear advice on financial performance and risk, and supports decisions that strengthen profitability, cash flow and long-term growth.
Reporting to the President, the Director is accountable for the quality, integrity and timeliness of financial reporting and for the effectiveness of accounting operations, financial controls and forecasting. The role leads and develops the finance team, establishes clear accountabilities and ensures financial information supports practical decisions across construction, fabrication and project operations.
The primary focus is Lopes Limited. When requested by ownership or senior leadership, the Director also provides financial guidance to sister companies, working with their management teams and finance personnel to strengthen planning, reporting and financial practices within the scope assigned.
WHAT LOPES OFFERS AS AN EMPLOYER
Ø Competitive Salary.
Ø Comprehensive Benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance.
Ø Company RRSPs.
Ø Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
Ø Opportunities to grow within your community.
Ø Company Events.
Ø Work-life Balance.
Ø Free Golf Membership.
Ø On-Site Medical Clinic.
Ø On-Site Service Center for Vehicle Repairs at Discounted Prices.
Ø Culture that is built on Respect, Health and Safety and Integrity.
Responsibilities
- *Strategic Financial Leadership:* Lead Lopes? financial strategy, advise senior leadership, evaluate investments and growth opportunities, and guide commercial decisions to strengthen profitability and financial resilience.
- *Forecasting and Performance:* Lead forecasting and financial reporting, while coaching department leaders to manage spend, understand results and take corrective action.
- *Financial Reporting and Project Profitability:* Manage financial closing, reporting, project and departmental costing, and external accountant coordination to ensure accurate financial statements, reliable performance analysis and sound accounting practices.
- *Cash Flow Financing and Capital Planning: *Oversee cash flow, working capital, financing, banking relationships, including financial oversight of bonding, insurance and funding opportunities.
- *Financial Controls Compliance and Risk: *Direct financial policies, internal controls, risk management, tax compliance, secure records and intercompany accounting to ensure accurate reporting and financial accountability.
- *Finance Department Leadership: *Lead and develop the finance team, oversee accounting and payroll, support workforce and compensation planning, and improve financial systems, processes and coordination across departments.
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary education in Acco