Finance Director

Established in 1937, Marquis, a division of Lakeside Book Company, offers integrated print and logistics solutions to thousands of content owners in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Today, our team includes more than 600 employees in six business locations across Canada: Montmagny, Quebec City, Louiseville, Sherbrooke, Georgetown, and Toronto. Marquis is at the heart of our industry's action due to the company's mastery of new technologies, sense of innovation, and privileged relationships with our customers.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Director is responsible for providing strategic and operational financial leadership for Marquis Book Printing Inc., overseeing the accounting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) functions. The role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information while translating financial and operational results into insights that support business performance, investment decisions, and long-term growth. Based in Canada, the Finance Director leads the Marquis finance team and partners closely with Lakeside Book Company’s U.S. Corporate Finance organization to support consolidated reporting, planning, financial governance, and cross-border business initiatives.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall leadership and direction for Marquis Finance, establishing priorities, financial objectives, and operating practices that support business strategy and performance.
• Lead and develop the Accounting Manager, FP&A Manager, and Credit Supervisor, setting clear expectations, strengthening capabilities, and ensuring effective coordination across accounting, reporting, planning, and analysis.
• Oversee the integrity and timeliness of Marquis financial reporting, close, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and financial controls through the Accounting Manager; ensure significant accounting matters and risks are appropriately escalated and resolved.
• Provide executive oversight of financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, periodic forecasts, long-range plans, financial models, KPI reporting, profitability analysis, and business cases through the FP&A Manager.
• Provide financial oversight and strategic support to the Credit function, partnering with the Credit Supervisor to monitor accounts receivable performance, customer credit risk, collections effectiveness, and working capital. Support the development of policies, processes, and strategies that strengthen credit management and minimize financial exposure.
• Partner with Marquis and Lakeside Book leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, assess strategic investments and capital projects, and recommend actions to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee financial governance and compliance for Marquis in Canada, including application of the accounting framework applicable to statutory and consolidated reporting (ASPE and/or IFRS, as applicable), internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable federal and provincial tax obligations; coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors as appropriate.
• Provide oversight of treasury, cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and foreign currency considerations, including intercompany balances and transactions, in partnership with the Accounting Manager and Lakeside Book Corporate Finance.
• Serve as a key finance partner in the cross-border relationship with Lakeside Book U.S. Corporate Finance, aligning reporting, forecasting, policies, processes, and financial analysis to support consolidated business needs.
• Support Marquis integration and continuous improvement initiatives, including finance process harmonization, systems and ERP initiatives, reporting enhancements, and opportunities to strengthen efficiency, controls, and decision support across Marquis and Lakeside Book.
• Build strong relationships with operational and functional leaders, including Plant Leadership, and ensure the FP&A Manager provides effective financial support to the Marquis Plant Finance Manager and manufacturing operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing, multi-entity, or similarly complex business environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting and FP&A functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cash flow management, and business performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and financial reporting requirements, including the ability to interpret and apply the accounting framework relevant to the organization’s statutory and consolidated reporting.
• Working knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial tax requirements, including GST/HST and other applicable sales tax obligations, and experience partnering with external tax and audit advisors.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidation, intercompany transactions, foreign currency considerations, and partnership with finance teams across national borders.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing finance, including cost drivers, inventory, working capital, capital investment, and operational performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop finance professionals and to influence stakeholders across functional and organizational boundaries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with NetSuite or other enterprise financial systems preferred.
• CPA designation preferred; MBA or other relevant graduate degree considered an asset.
• Functional bilingualism in English and French.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This role may be based on-site at a Marquis manufacturing facility. It primarily operates in an office environment, using standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, and printer.
• The role requires extended periods of sitting, with occasional periods of walking, standing, or light lifting (up to 10 pounds).
• The ability to walk through active production areas may be required.
• Work may involve exposure to temperature variations, elevated noise levels, moving equipment, dust, and other conditions associated with a manufacturing environment.
• Travel to other Marquis and Lakeside Book locations may be required periodically based on business needs.

DIRECT REPORTS: Yes

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Marquis is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview consideration will be contacted. Marquis encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please notify Human Resources.