Director, Finance

<p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Job Summary:</b></u></p>Who We Are <br><br>Trapeze Mobility on Demand is part of Modaxo, a global organization dedicated to improving how people move through cities and communities by advancing public transportation and mobility solutions. Modaxo operates within Constellation Software Inc., a publicly traded global leader in vertical market software. <br> <br>At Trapeze Mobility on Demand, our mission is to help public transportation agencies deliver more accessible, reliable, and rider focused mobility services. We build technology that supports inclusive transit, enhances the passenger experience, and enables agencies to operate with confidence and efficiency as mobility needs continue to evolve. <br> <br>Our vision is to be a trusted partner to transit agencies by combining deep domain expertise, modern platforms, and a strong focus on customer outcomes to support sustainable, community impacting mobility programs across North America and beyond. <br> <br>We are equally committed to our people. We foster a collaborative, growth oriented culture where individuals are empowered to make an impact, continuously learn, and build meaningful careers. Strong relationships with our customers, our partners, and one another are at the heart of how we work. Join our team and help shape the future of accessible, technology enabled mobility while building a rewarding and fulfilling career.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><u><b>Job Description:</b></u></p><p></p><p>(Remote role)</p><p></p><p><b>What we are looking for</b></p><p>Reporting into the General Manager, the Director, Finance will partner with various functions of our business, providing timely financial insights in a collaborative environment.  The Director, Finance will have direct influence and impact on the strategic financial decisions within the business unit, including pricing, new product feasibility, ongoing project profitability, quarterly forecasting, customer profitability and management reporting.  This role leads a team of 2-3 direct reports, providing mentorship, direction and day-to-day leadership for the finance function.</p><p></p><p>This position is right for you if you are strategic, action-oriented, challenge the status quo, highly analytical, results-driven, have a high level of energy, have high attention to detail, and can communicate clearly and concisely.  As a member of the leadership team, you will be highly visible, partnering with all areas of the business, you will share a passion for developing talent with a focus on building sustained long-term growth and creating a fantastic place to work.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Direct oversight of accounting operations, transactions, and internal controls (including but not limited to record to report, order to cash and procure to pay)</li><li><span>Oversee the month end processes, reconciliations and internal reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including reviewing and producing period end variance reports and commentary</span></li><li>Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.</li><li>Oversee the Percentage of Completion method to recognize revenue based on work performed, aligning revenue with actual costs incurred, efforts expended, or physical milestones achieved.</li><li><span>Accountable for accurate and timely monthly/quarterly financial reporting to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting (in accordance with IFRS) </span></li><li><span>Coordinate, analyze and present the monthly financial performance to the Executive Team, Senior Management and Modaxo </span></li><li><span>Own the quarterly financial forecasting process (“QSR”), including but not limited to: consideration of the sales pipeline, costs analysis (COGS and OPEX), and key drivers and assumptions. </span></li><li><span>Govern, with the support of the General Manger, execution of action plans from the QSR review process   </span></li><li><span>Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to direct reports, ensuring continual development, performance expectations and engagement, performance reviews and goal setting, and fostering a collaborative team environment </span></li><li><span>Lead financial analysis over any new product initiatives which would include cost assessment, revenue forecasts and overall lifetime profitability</span></li><li><span>Responsible for working with the business to assess market pricing, new deal pricing, and sales approach for our products. </span></li><li><span>Monitor and input on key metrics of individual customer contracts  </span></li><li><span>Monitor and enforce Key Performance Indicators (KPI)</span></li><li><span>Provide corporate tax support; transfer pricing, and state revenue allocations</span></li><li><span>Coordinate, analyze and report the financial performance to the Leadership Team and the Modaxo Team (Group(s) > Portfolio > Global).</span></li><li><span>Become an expert in the company’s forecasting tool, Adaptive Planning, and knowledgeable in the company’s other key tools such as OpenAir (PSA), SalesForce (CRM) and Great Plains/NetSuite (ERP).</span></li><li><span>Work closely with all functional leads to ensure projects bids and contract terms, financial and otherwise, adhere to corporate parameters  </span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li><b>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or a related field. </b></li><li>Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CA)</li><li>Minimum of 10+ years accounting and/or finance experience, minimum 5 years in a management role within Finance</li><li>North American travel will be required (up to 15%).</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b> </p><ul><li>Excellent with Microsoft Excel </li><li>Experience in Adaptive Planning, OpenAir, NetSuite, PowerBI a plus</li><li>Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools (e.g., FloQast, BlackLine, or ERP AI integrations)</li><li>Ability to perform under pressure and meet <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">deadlines  </span></li><li>High integrity and personal ethics due to sensitive issues and information this role entails </li><li>Desire to improve processes and systems rather than just keep the status quo </li><li>Strong <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">communication skills</span> to work across time zones and cultural differences </li><li>Well organized, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">detail-oriented and</span> able to work variable hours <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">when required </span></li><li>Desire to support a culture of continuous learning </li><li>Energetic, personable and results oriented </li><li>A “can-do” attitude taking ownership; prepared to be held accountable for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">actions, behaviors and</span> targets </li><li>North American travel will <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">be required (up</span> to 25%). </li></ul><p></p><p>In the USA, this job profile is <span class="emphasis-2"><u><b>EXEMPT</b></u></span> and will be not eligible for paid overtime.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Worker Type:</b></u></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><u><b>Number of Openings Available:</b></u></p>1

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