DICA’s vision is to be recognized as a leader in contract electronics manufacturing. With a friendly atmosphere, strong employee engagement, and management’s commitment to excellence, we continue to strive for improvement, growth, and expansion of our services while maintaining high business and ethical standards for the benefit of our customers and employees. About the Role The Director of Finance & Administration is a senior leadership role responsible for owning the company’s financial management, administrative functions, and compliance frameworks. This role exists to free the President from day-to-day finance, HR, and administrative oversight, while strengthening controls, forward planning, and organizational resilience. Responsibilities Own financial reporting, month-end close, and annual financial statements. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning. Provide profitability analysis (product, customer, burden rates, quoting support). Maintain strong internal controls and financial discipline. Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and working capital. Coordinate tax compliance, external accountants, and auditors. Develop management dashboards and KPIs to support executive decision-making. Administration & HR Oversight Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation administration. Ensure compliance with ESA, WSIB, health & safety, and employment standards. Support recruiting, onboarding, and HR policies in coordination with Operations. Manage insurance, contracts, and professional service providers.



Act as escalation point for employee relations issues as needed. Compliance & Governance Support AS9100 top management responsibilities, including: Management Review inputs and action tracking Risk registers and mitigation plans Ensure documentation, records, and controls are audit-ready. Help formalize policies, procedures, and governance appropriate to company size. Strategic & Leadership Role Act as a trusted advisor to the President, providing clear, concise insight. Translate financial data into actionable business recommendations. Build a scalable finance/admin structure that supports future growth or ownership transition. Mentor and develop staff within the finance/admin function. Qualifications CPA designation strongly preferred. 8–15 years experience in manufacturing or industrial SMEs . Proven experience managing finance + administration/HR functions . Strong understanding of job costing, overhead absorption, and manufacturing KPIs . Experience working with ERP systems and business intelligence tools. Comfortable in an owner-managed setting with evolving structure. Personal Attributes Trustworthy, steady, and highly organized. Comfortable taking ownership and making decisions. Communicates clearly with non-financial leaders. Practical, not bureaucratic—knows how to scale systems appropriately. Enjoys being the “backbone” of a growing business. Compensation Competitive and commensurate with experience, with an expected base salary range of $130,000–$145,000 , plus performance-based bonus and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Finance And Administration - $130,000 - $145,000 A Year (Carleton Place)
🏢 Dica
📍 Carleton Place