Director, Finance
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Location:
22 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto Ontario M4T 2S7About Us
Wittington Investments Limited a private Canadian company is the holding company of the Weston group of companies which includes George Weston Limited Loblaw Companies Limited and Choice Properties REIT.
George Weston Limited is a Canadian public company founded in 1882. George Weston has two operating segments: Loblaw Companies Limited Canadas largest food and drug retailer and a provider of financial services and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust Canadas largest and preeminent diversified REIT. With over 200000 employees working at George Weston and its operating segments the group of companies represent one of Canadas largest private sector employers.
Job Description
Director Finance
About Us:
Wittington is a purpose-driven holding company that stewards the Weston familys investments and philanthropic legacy. As the controlling shareholder of George Weston Limited - and through it Loblaw and Choice Properties - we manage a global portfolio and support transformative initiatives across Canada. Wittington is also the home to charitable foundations that include the Weston Family Foundation and The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation which help advance Wittingtons philanthropic ambitions.
Our corporate values are the foundation of everything we do guiding our decisions shaping our culture and defining how we succeed together.
- Integrity - We lead with integrity and humility
- Professionalism - We invest and serve with courage and excellence
- Long-term thinking - We prioritize long-term thinking and outcomes over short-term fixes and outputs
- Contributing - We believe that our greatest strength lies in our people our culture and our shared purpose
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic finance leader with deep expertise in accounting and financial reporting to oversee accounting operations compliance and financial analysis for a diverse portfolio of investment holding companies and large private foundations. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with the ability to deliver insights lead change and strengthen finance as a trusted business partner.
This hands-on leadership role manages a team of six professionals and reports to the VP Finance & Treasury who will provide mentorship and exposure to increasingly strategic projects. It is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional ready to broaden their influence and shape the evolution of the finance function.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Lead all aspects of accounting operations ensuring accurate timely financial statements and successful completion of audits.
- Monitor and interpret new accounting standards and indirect tax regulations providing practical guidance on organizational impact.
- Strengthen internal controls policies and processes to ensure compliance consistency and efficiency.
- Ensure all regulatory external and internal reporting obligations are met with precision and clarity.
- Financial Analysis & Planning
- Deliver high-quality and timely financial forecasts budgets and management reporting that support executive decision-making.
- Monitor KPIs and business trends providing meaningful variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Translate complex financial data into clear insights for leadership and operational teams.
- Business Partnering & Strategic Initiatives
- Partner with operations to align budgets forecasts and reporting with business priorities.
- Provide financial leadership on cross-functional initiatives and enterprise projects.
- Collaborate with the VP and other Finance leaders on strategic planning capital management and special projects.
- Data Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Drive enhancements to financial systems and reporting structures in partnership with IT and business leaders.
- Lead automation and process improvement initiatives to improve accuracy reduce manual effort and enable scalability.
- Challenge existing practices to ensure finance continuously evolves to meet business needs.
- Leadership & People Development
- Mentor coach and inspire a team of accountants fostering professional growth and high engagement.
- Build a culture of accountability integrity and collaboration within the finance team.
- Act as a trusted advisor and respected partner across the organization.
- Other ad-hoc duties as required
Qualifications:
- CPA designation with 710 years of progressive finance leadership including at least 5 years in management.
- Proven expertise in accounting operations technical accounting audits and financial reporting.
- Experience overseeing FP&A budgeting/forecasting and indirect tax compliance.
- Strong leadership track record with demonstrated ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to present complex financials with clarity.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities with a focus on delivering practical innovative solutions.
- Skilled relationship manager with outstanding cross functional collaboration skills; known for being approachable supportive and respectful while engaging effectively at all levels of the organization
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/financial systems required (Dynamics 365 considered an asset).
What We Offer:
- A friendly collaborative and inclusive culture
- A total rewards package that includes competitive compensation flexible benefits as well as pension and investment plans
- Tuition reimbursement and training to help you reach your full potential
- Wellness programs and initiatives
Wittington is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know our success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees. Diverse backgrounds and experiences make our business stronger.
If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation please email so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Number of Openings
1Wittington recognizes Canadas diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nations evolving diversity in the people we hire and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and colleagues with disabilities.
In addition we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
