Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America.We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

- Certified as Great Place to Work
- Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
- Pay and perks: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
- Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
- Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn
- Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on several products and services across Canada.

Purpose:

Reporting to the US CFO and working closely with the Canadian Executive Leadership team, and in close collaboration with the US Finance team, the Director of Finance – Canada is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight across all finance functions. The successful candidate will drive financial performance, support business growth initiatives, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting, compliance, and operational controls.

This role requires a seasoned finance executive with deep expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A;), accounting, treasury, taxation, accounts receivable, payroll, risk management, and business strategy.



They will serve as a trusted advisor to the VP GM – Canada and leadership team, helping guide the organization toward sustainable profitability and long-term success.

What you’ll do:

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development, execution, and monitoring of short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Partner with the VP GM and leadership team to drive business performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to support key business decisions, investments, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
- Identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to optimize financial and operational performance.
- Direct all budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business modeling activities across the Canadian operations.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual business results, key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and operational metrics.
- Deliver detailed financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership, highlighting performance drivers and recommended actions.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses related to pricing, profitability, market expansion, inventory management, capital allocation,



and other strategic initiatives.

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Lead the development, execution, and monitoring of short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Partner with the VP GM and leadership team to drive business performance, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to support key business decisions, investments, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
- Identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable insights to optimize financial and operational performance.
- Direct all budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business modeling activities across the Canadian operations.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual business results, key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and operational metrics.
- Deliver detailed financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership, highlighting performance drivers and recommended actions.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analyses related to pricing, profitability, market expansion, inventory management, capital allocation, and other strategic initiatives.

Accounting & Financial Operations

- Oversee all accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Maintain strong internal controls, financial governance, and accounting policies in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. <

📌 Director of Finance/CFO (Mississauga)
🏢 Messer Canada
📍 Mississauga