Our client is a successful, family-owned distribution business with a long-standing reputation for customer service, operational excellence, and robust relationships with customers and suppliers.

As the company continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Director, Finance & Administration to oversee finance and key administrative functions across the organization.

Reporting directly to the President, this is a unique opportunity to join a well-established business in a senior leadership role where you will have broad influence across Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, and Administration.

Key Responsibilities Finance & Treasury Lead daily cash management and rolling cash flow forecasting.

Manage banking relationships, lending facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communications.

Drive working capital performance through effective management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Prepare financial analysis and business cases supporting capital expenditures and operational investments.

Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

Accounting & Reporting Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.

Provide actionable analysis on profitability, product margins,



customer performance, inventory aging, and logistics costs.

Controls, Risk & Compliance Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.

Ensure compliance with lending agreements, tax regulations, insurance requirements, and corporate policies.

Oversee annual insurance renewals and risk management initiatives.

Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities with external advisors.

Operational Leadership Lead and develop teams across Accounting, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and IT.

Improve cross-functional processes including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory management, and customer service workflows.

Oversee inventory planning, supplier performance, product availability, and working capital objectives.

Provide leadership for payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, information technology, and facilities management.

Business Partnership Partner closely with the President to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.

Deliver meaningful operational and financial insights that support business decisions.

Act as a trusted advisor on the financial and operational health of the organization.

Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while providing practical recommendations for action.

📌 Director of Finance & Administration (Markham)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Markham