Our client is a successful, family-owned distribution business with a long-standing reputation for customer service, operational excellence, and strong 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 ResponsibilitiesFinance & TreasuryLead 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 & ReportingLead 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 & ComplianceDevelop 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 LeadershipLead 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, perks administration, recruiting, onboarding, information technology, and facilities management.Business PartnershipPartner 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.QualificationsCPA designation preferred.8+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally within a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role.Experience within an SMB in the distribution, wholesale, logistics, manufacturing, or other inventory-intensive industries.Strong understanding of working capital management,



inventory control, cash flow forecasting, and lending facilities.Proven experience leading teams across multiple functional areas.Experience overseeing or partnering with Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, or other support functions.Demonstrated success implementing or optimizing ERP and business systems.Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Questions? Call your local office at 1.(phone hidden). All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

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