About the Company

Our client is a privately held global manufacturer. They are looking for a Director of Finance to join their team!

Why Work Here

- Strategic leadership role in a global, growth-focused manufacturing company
- Opportunity to lead financial modernization and automation efforts
- Competitive compensation package, including performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits

About the Opportunity

Financial Oversight & Reporting

- Lead the preparation and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with ASPE, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for global operations.
- Develop and manage internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure audit readiness.
- Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury functions.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Control
- Manage cost accounting functions including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocations across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Oversee inventory accounting processes including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and valuation; ensure accuracy in inventory reporting across domestic and international locations.
- Support inventory planning strategies that improve turnover and reduce obsolescence.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement
- Serve as the finance lead for ERP optimization and enhancements (e.g., Nesuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), with a focus on manufacturing and finance modules.
- Champion the automation of finance processes, including AP/AR workflows, journal entries, and reporting tools.
- Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure ERP systems reflect accurate financial data and support real-time decision-making.

BOM Integrity & Operational Costing
- Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs) are accurate and up-to-date.




- Oversee costing models and provide financial analysis to support pricing strategies, cost reductions, and profitability improvement.

Analytics & Business Intelligence
- Leverage Power BI or other analytics tools to deliver financial dashboards and performance metrics.
- Provide insights into cost structures, margin performance, and operational trends to support strategic initiatives.

Transfer Pricing & Compliance
- Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation in line with international tax regulations.
- Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions and support external audits and tax filings.

Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor a team that includes Controllers and two bookkeepers, HR and Real estate staff
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Provide financial leadership for HR and real estate operations, aligning resources with long-term business strategy.

About You

- CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Robust technical knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting.
- Proven experience with ERP systems and process improvement; ERP implementation experience a plus.
- Proficiency in Power BI or similar BI/reporting platforms.
- Experience managing multi-site operations and international financial structures, including transfer pricing.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional teams

Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

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