About the Role The Director of Finance is a key on-site leadership position based in Etobicoke, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a hands-on role overseeing financial reporting, audit, cash management, budgeting, and process improvement across multiple North American facilities (Toronto, Chicago, and Wixom). The Director will play a critical part in helping our client build a more centralized, structured, and disciplined finance organization while supporting ongoing growth and acquisition initiatives. Your Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to drive financial planning, execution, and decision support. Provide actionable insights to improve financial performance across the business. Financial Reporting & Audit Oversight Lead the accounting function, owning the month-end close process and financial statement preparation. Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure timely audit deliverables. Cash & Working Capital Management Oversee cash flow forecasting, treasury tasks, and working capital optimization. Drive improvements in AR, AP, and inventory controls to maximize liquidity. Budgeting & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles. Analyze SG&A and operational performance to support cost control and profitability. Process Improvement & Systems Standardize accounting processes and strengthen internal controls. Enhance ERP and reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Concur) to improve accuracy and efficiency. Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff. Build a disciplined, high-performing finance team focused on quality and continuous improvement Cash Management: Working capital, treasury, liquidity optimization 2025% Financial Consolidation: Multi-entity reporting and analysis 1015% Major Customer Finance (Sams Upstreaming): Reporting, costings, governance 2025% Audits: Annual audit leadership and compliance 1015% Insurance & Risk: Renewals, claims, customer requirements 1015% Budgeting & Forecasting: Annual and quarterly planning cycles 1015% Qualifications Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 2 in management Proven expertise in GAAP, ASPE, and IFRS compliance Experience in manufacturing, multi-entity consolidation, and audit coordination preferred Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills Must be able to work 100% on-site in Etobicoke Fiscal year-end: December 31 | Audit: April | Target start date: January Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented CPA with strong leadership and technical accounting expertise. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and are motivated by building structure, improving processes, and supporting an ambitious leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial backbone of our client, a leading North American CPG manufacturer, as it continues its expansion trajectory. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director of Finance