Job Title: Director of Finance
Location: Mississauga, Ontario / On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Summary:
Robert Half Canada is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance on behalf of our client in the manufacturing/automotive components industry . This leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and operational finance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, business partnership experience, and the ability to support decision-making in a dynamic production environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the organization’s finance and accounting function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
Support strategic planning and provide financial analysis to senior leadership
Partner with operational leaders to monitor performance, costs, inventory, and profitability
Oversee compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders
Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency

Qualifications:
Postsecondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial,



or other product-based environments is preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across departments
Proficiency with ERP systems, financial software, and Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting credential
Experience supporting plant operations, cost accounting, inventory, or standard costing
Experience with audit coordination, compliance, and financial process improvement

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📌 Director of Finance (Mississauga)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Mississauga