We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Director of Financial Operations to join our team.
About Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc: Onyx-Fire Protection Services Inc. is a leading player in the Canadian fire protection industry. With our headquarters in Mississauga and extensive operations across Canada, we are the trusted choice for both local and national clients. Our mission is to deliver top-quality preventative maintenance and project services, safeguarding our clients’ people and properties
Working directly alongside both a dynamic CFO and CEO, seeking a working professional with relevant hands-on accounting operations/central shared services experience in a fast growing medium-sized company (1,000+ employees).
The Director of Financial Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization across a multi-entity environment. Operating within a centralized, shared services model, this role ensures accurate, efficient, and well-controlled execution of core transactional finance activities across all business units.
This role is primarily operational in nature and focuses on people leadership, process consistency, and scalability. The Director of Financial Operations works closely with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Operations, HR, Legal, and IT, and plays a key role in supporting business growth and integrations.
Salary being offered will be determined based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Financial Operations Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for operational finance matters including (but not limited to):
- Own invoicing and billing operations
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and collections
- Oversee payroll processing in coordination with HR
- Lead Accounts Payable and vendor payments
- Manage banking and treasury activities
- Lead and manage the centralized financial operations team at Head Office; which currently supports 5 separate regional business units across the country
- Lead accounting-side ERP interactions for newly acquired entities (Business Central / Microsoft Dynamics)
Shared Services & Cross-Functional Support
- Operate and continuously improve a centralized shared services model at Head Office
- Partner with internal stakeholders to support day-to-day business needs (across different functional groups as well as regional teams)
- Maintain clear documentation, policies, and procedures
- People management across regions and direct oversight of shared services teams (collections, AP, payroll)
Integrations & Business Growth Support
- Lead system integrations of newly acquired entities for all financial and accounting related activities
- Support transition of new entities onto existing systems and processes
- Ensure continuity of payroll, billing, and cash management during transitions
Legal, Risk & Insurance Coordination
- Oversee finance-related aspects of contract administration
- Manage insurance administration and claims from a financial operations perspective
- Support risk management through strong controls and documentation
Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability including via new software/application implementations
- Strengthen internal controls across financial operations
- Support audit and compliance requirements
Out of Scope Responsibilities
- Financial reporting
- Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, or analytics
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial operations
- Experience leading teams in a multi-entity or shared services environment
- Strong knowledge of process and controls for payroll, AP/AR, billing, and treasury functions
- Experience supporting integrations or business transitions
- Excellent communicator
- Hands-on with process and controls
- Proven people leadership and process management skills
- CPA designation preferred (not strictly required)
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM/In-office 4 days a week
- Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
- Ability to work with confidential, sensitive information and maintain discretion
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and math skills
This posting is an open existing vacancy. We are actively reviewing resumes for this open role.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Onyx-Fire serves local and national clients, providing preventative maintenance and project services to protect people and properties.
Join our high-performance culture, where you can advance your career, take on greater responsibilities, and contribute to our clients’ property operations and life safety requirements.
Onyx Fire Protection Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and respectful treatment of all individuals. We value diversity as a strength and strive to create an inclusive workplace.
In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy, we welcome accommodation requests throughout the hiring process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $140,000.00-$180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have strong knowledge of process and controls for payroll, AP/AR, billing, and treasury functions?
- Do you have hands-on with process and controls?
- Are you able to work on-site in Mississauga 4 days a week?
- Do you have 9+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial operations?
- Do you have proven people leadership and process management skills?
Work Location: In person
