Senior Director - Financial Reporting

The Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Senior Director of Financial Reporting to lead our external reporting technical accounting and audit readiness functions. This is a foundational leadership role within our new standalone finance organization charged with designing and operating scalable processes that support the preparation of audited financial statements and meet the reporting expectations of our lenders and private equity sponsors including periodic deliverables under our credit facilities.

Reporting directly to the CFO of Environmental Services this is a hands-on leadership role focused on strengthening and expanding the reporting and control function in a carve-out environment. Supported by GFLs existing infrastructure during the transition period the successful candidate will work collaboratively across teams to build scalable processes enhance controls and deliver timely and accurate financial reporting. This role requires close coordination across internal finance functions as well as with GFL corporate teams to ensure alignment and continuity during the transition period.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements MD&A and external audit process.

• Design and oversee monthly close consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations and develop accounting policies procedures and controls to ensure audit readiness.

• Oversee technical accounting areas (leases PPAs intercompany eliminations consolidation).

• Oversee treasury operations including covenant compliance and reporting for credit facilities. Partner closely with FP&A and external stakeholders to support investor and board reporting as well as future financing and capital structure initiatives.

• Support M&A integration and collaborate with FP&A corporate teams and external stakeholders.

• Work closely with the CFO to monitor and manage cash flow for the Environmental Services business ensuring accurate forecasting and liquidity planning.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

• Oversee a team of direct reports and provide leadership to cross-functional finance professionals including indirect reports and external stakeholders.

• Maintain a close working relationship with GFL under the Transition Services Agreement (TSA) ensuring a smooth carve-out and knowledge transfer

Qualifications

• CPA designation; Big 4 and industry controllership experience preferred.

• 10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting audit and controllership roles with a track record of operating in high-growth or rapidly evolving companies where finance functions are being built out and elevated to best-in-class standards.

• Strong IFRS expertise and experience preparing audited financial statements.

• Demonstrated success managing external audits and engaging with private equity sponsors or public company stakeholders.

• Experience leading monthly close and consolidation processes in fast paced dynamic environments with a strong preference for candidates who have contributed to scaling and elevating finance operations.

• Proven ability to lead teams manage cross-functional projects and deliver results while demonstrating adaptability and sound judgment.

• Proficiency in ERP systems Excel and financial reporting tools.

Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in building a finance function from the ground up in a private equity-backed growth-oriented business.

Apply Now to be part of GESs exciting next chapter.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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