Associate Director, Financial Analysis

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership:

• Lead end‑to‑end strategic finance initiatives, including the selection and implementation of financial systems
• Define project scope, align stakeholders, and manage timelines, execution and reporting.
• Serve as the central point of contact for cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure successful adoption and long‑term sustainability through proactive change management.

Executive Advisory & Research:

• Support the CEO, CFO & Finance AVP with ad-hoc financial analysis, policy research, and impact assessments.
• Develop executive briefing materials and corporate communications for internal and leadership use.
• Develop, communicate, and update key corporate policies.

Finance Innovation & Process Improvement:

• Assess and optimize Finance processes for efficiency and automation.
• Support digital transformation projects that reduce manual effort and improve quality.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement finance technology and automation tools.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Identify and define KPIs that measure and enhance company‑wide performance.
• Develop benchmarking processes
• Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tools to improve forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making.

Global Expansion Support:

• Research and interpret local tax, labor, sales tax, corporate structure, and incorporation requirements for new markets.
• Support cross-border taxation analysis, international transactions, and global compliance.
• Assist with international payroll, tax structuring, and legal entity set up across jurisdictions.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, corporate strategy, and/or consulting.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on experience selecting, implementing, and managing financial and operational systems.
• Genuine interest and experience in adopting new technologies and exploring innovative ways of working.
• Strong understanding of transactional finance operations.
• High level understanding of cross-border taxation concepts, international transactions, global tax and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in project management and adept at prioritizing and coordinating diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience in high‑growth industries or international expansion is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Power Query and other platforms to drive automation and enable finance transformation.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• CPA, MBA, or relevant graduate qualification strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

• Flexible work environment with the ability to work 100% remotely from anywhere within Canada.
• A high-impact role within a collaborative and forward-thinking Finance Strategy team.
• Opportunity to shape key strategic initiatives at a growing global company.
• Exposure to global finance, technology implementation, and executive decision-making.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits,
• Generous paid time off, including summer hours and a winter holiday break
• RRSP matching program
• Funding for professional development and training
• Rewards for long-term service, including awards and additional time off, plus an opportunity to participate in future company growth via an Employee Incentive Plan

Info-Tech Research Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic including Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran and is pleased to consider all qualified applicants. To that end, upon request, ITRG will ensure, to the extent possible, that accommodation be made available to applicants throughout the recruitment and hiring process.