VIDA Hiring for Director of Finance and Administration Job at Halifax Full Time

VIDA is a Halifax-based company that provides safe, secure, affordable suites for rent. We are on a mission to revolutionize affordable communities by providing opportunities and creating a sense of community among our residents. We celebrate our residents getting ahead in life and operate with speed and nimbleness to try new ideas and technology in service to our customers.

As one of the fastest growing property acquisition and management companies in Canada, VIDA presently owns and operates approx. $250,000,000 of assets in partnership with some of Canada’s most sophisticated real estate investment firms and is targeting 10,000 suites in North America by 2027.

VIDA is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to help us achieve our ambitious growth objectives by overseeing all financial activities, building & leading our finance department, and providing key insights based on accurate and timely financial information.

We take care of our people.

• Group health benefits plan to keep you healthy and worry-free
• Unlimited vacation with a mandatory minimum monthly life day because down time matters!
• Hybrid office (with an on-site gym) and at-home work hours—whatever allows you to be at your best and suits your schedule
• Additional perks include allowances for continuing education, family vacation, wellness, fitness, home care and life coach sessions, and continuous professional development

In our most recent Employee Survey, 100% of staff said their work at VIDA is meaningful, and when asked how much value working at VIDA has added to their life, staff responded an average of 4.7/5

Our commitments to you:

• Culture of Learning: Our culture supports an open mindset and thirst for knowledge. We are always learning and growing, not just as a company but as individuals.
• Safe & Compassionate Work Environment: We are loyal and kind to one another, have each other’s backs and celebrate each other’s wins. We are self less and put our team first. Team members feel safe taking risks and being vulnerable with one another.
• Feedback & Coaching: You’ll have a team who is rooting for you on your success path and will provide real-time feedback for you to achieve your goals. We all coach one another and encourage real time streams of feedback.

Curious about what it’s really like to work with VIDA? Here’s how you can find out more:

• Check out this video from our founder: shorturl.at/dozE0
• Have a listen to this podcast where one of our own team members dives deep into VIDA’s culture, and reveals some of our top people & culture practices shorturl.at/bAEKX
• Reach out to us! We encourage you to reach out to any of our team members on LinkedIn to hear their first hand experience working on the team – Seriously, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As the Director of Finance and Administration, your key duties include:

• Lead, coach & drive accountability in the Finance & Admin team
• Lead the development, implementation & oversight of financial procedures and systems
• Manage VIDA’s financial reporting
• Manage VIDA’s audit and tax filings
• Administer day-to-day banking relationships for the VIDA group of companies
• Compile, prepare and analyze monthly/quarterly/year-end financial statements for multiple related entities, as well as lead annual budget development
• Oversee all lender, debt and equity capital partner reporting requirements
• Strategize and implement ways to increase NOI
• Ensure strong financial controls are developed, reviewed, and continuously improved.
• Work with the Controller to manage cash f lows and forecasts to ensure optimal liquidity for the group as well as adherence to debt covenants
• Work alongside the COO and CIO to develop capital project plans, budgets, and timelines
• Manage financial aspects/accounting related to acquisitions/dispositions of real property and the acquisition/disposition of operating apartment businesses
• Manage intercompany loan balances

If you can check the following boxes, connect with us now!

• You possess the experience & desire to work in an incredibly fast paced environment
• You are a strategic leader, with an appreciation for rolling up your sleeves and diving into the mix
• Excited about the idea of building and scaling a team
• You are eager to build new systems & processes, and have a solid understanding of and experience in change management
• 8-10 years of experience post-CPA designation
• Familiarity with sophisticated real estate finance structures, terms and covenants, GAAP and Non-GAAP financial measures as well as ASPE accounting standards
• You are comfortable (excited!) to learn new technologies that will save time
• You drive & embrace change and are keen to break things so you can build them back better
• You are inquisitive and have the desire to bring f resh ideas to old problems
• You enjoy building strong interpersonal relationships and working in teams

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are asked to submit both a resume and cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Please tell us why you’re interested in this role with VIDA.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS