Director, Treasury and Accounting
Compass Corporate • London, Ontario • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 25, 2026
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.
The Director, Treasury & Accounting is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing treasury and related accounting processes within the Canadian business, including cash management, banking operations, controls, compliance, and working capital optimization.
This role is focused on financial integrity, governance, and operational execution, working closely with Accounting, Tax, Payroll, FP&A, and global treasury teams. Responsibility for liquidity strategy, investments, and capital structure resides at the Group level; this role ensures strong execution, reporting, and alignment with global frameworks.
You will also play a key role in modernizing treasury and accounting processes, leveraging automation and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight and ensure compliance.
Now, if you were to come on board as our Director, Treasury & Accounting we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Treasury Operations & Cash Management
- Oversee daily cash management activities, including payment execution, bank account administration, and cash positioning
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of treasury transactions and reconciliations
- Manage banking and services provider relationships (including acquirer and corporate card programs), ensuring effective service delivery, contract oversight, and issue resolution
- Accounting Integration & Financial Reporting
- Ensure treasury activity is accurately recorded in the general ledger and reflected in financial reporting
- Partner with Financial Reporting & Controls teams to support month-end close and balance sheet integrity
- Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
- Working Capital & Process Ownership
- Lead working capital forecasting in collaboration with FP&A and Accounting
- Drive visibility and improvement of key cash flow drivers across the business
- Oversee governance and controls related to vendor setup and master data processes
- Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure strong internal controls across treasury, banking, and payment processes
- Oversee and support compliance activities including expense reporting, EFT onboarding, and audit requirements, providing leadership, support, and capacity to strengthen controls, processes, and team effectiveness
- Maintain alignment with corporate policies and approval frameworks
- Identify control gaps and drive remediation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Global Collaboration & Alignment
- Partner closely with UK Group Treasury and US counterparts to ensure alignment with global policies, reporting requirements, and standards
- Coordinate and support required global submissions, surveys, and reporting
- Act as the key regional liaison to ensure consistent execution of Group treasury frameworks across Canada
- Process Improvement, Automation & AI Enablement
- Evaluate and continuously improve treasury and related accounting processes with a focus on efficiency, control, and scalability
- Identify opportunities to leverage automation and AI tools to streamline processes, enhance insights, and strengthen controls
- Partner with Finance, Technology, and cross-functional teams to implement practical, scalable improvements
- Foster a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop the Treasury and Compliance teams, including senior team members
- Partner effectively with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, and Operations leaders to drive alignment on cash, controls, and working capital initiatives
- Establish clear accountability, strengthen capabilities, and build bench strength within the function
- Foster a collaborative, control-focused, and continuous improvement mindset
Think you have what it takes to be our Director, Treasury & Accounting? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:
- CPA designation (required)
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting or finance, including treasury and cash management processes
- Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and accounting for cash and banking activities
- Experience working in a multi-national or matrixed environment, collaborating with global stakeholders
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and influence teams
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and process discipline
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate at the intersection of treasury and accounting, ensuring strong integration with financial reporting and controls
- Track record of strengthening controls and improving processes in complex, high-volume environments
- Strong understanding of working capital drivers and ability to translate operational activity into cash flow insights
- Experience identifying and implementing automation and AI-enabled improvements within finance
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across functions and with global stakeholders
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on simplifying processes and reducing risk