The Universal Group
The Director, Shared Services provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s Shared Services functions, including Payroll, Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, supporting a large, multi-region, field-based workforce across Canada and the United States. This role is responsible for driving scalable, efficient, and compliant financial operations while strengthening internal controls and service delivery across the organization. The Director serves as a key partner to Finance, HR, and Operations, leading complex payroll and collective bargaining agreement requirements, supporting the integration of newly acquired entities, and partnering with Treasury to optimize cash flow.
Headquarters
Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
2011
Universal Group is a Canada-based traffic control company that provides end-to-end traffic management solutions for construction, utilities, and events. They offer traffic management planning and on-site traffic control services, rental of traffic-control equipment, and safety training for flaggers and site personnel. The firm emphasizes compliance and site safety, supplying trained staff and certified courses to help projects meet local regulations. Its one-stop-shop model combines planning, equipment, and training to simplify logistics for contractors and event organizers.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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