Director, Process Improvement Aecon - Kitchener

Job Description

Be the driving force of change.  Support the Finance Department in a relentless search for a better way to do everything!

Reduce bureaucracy and give every employee, from managers to front line workers, an opportunity to influence and improve Aecon’s day to day financial operations.  Prioritize these opportunities and convert them into improvement projects which have a material impact on the business.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Analyzing and documenting existing processes, redesigning workflow for greater efficiency,
  and conducting fit-gap analysis.
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  Systems focused process improvements to support excellence in all aspects of service across our organization.
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  Recommend improvement opportunities to management, and take leadership role on
  implementation
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  Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a project from concept to results
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  Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and have the ability to research issues, present alternatives and conclusions.
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  Assist and ensure maintenance of reliable, consistent, communications with internal staff
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  Financial statement analysis
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  Work to develop KPI's to monitor planning and drive best practices across the entire organization.
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  Manage documentation of  all finance related  processes
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  Facilitating workshops
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  Speed up service times by reducing and eliminating work processes
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  Adhoc projects as assigned

Desired Skills & Experience

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  Accounting Designation required.
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  Five years or more of accounting and financial reporting experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
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  Familiarity with system upgrades, conversions and implementations
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  Experience with using ITIL and using RACI model an asset
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  Proven ability to spot areas for process improvement and suggest improvements using technology
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  Ability to exercise independent judgment and perform all assigned duties with minimal supervision
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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  In-depth understanding of financial reporting and internal controls
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  Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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  Hands on approach with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven team environment
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  Highly self motivated, enterprising and results-oriented
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  Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
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  Experience working in a shared services department an asset
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  Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to coach and mentor employees.
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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members and other stakeholders.

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