Financial Director

Director, Finance - Scarborough, ON

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 + total compensation package

Lead and mentor a team of eight accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Consolidate financial statements from eight separate manufacturing plants into corporate-level reporting.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness including visiting plants monthly to coordinate with the finance team to meet such targets.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across all entities.
• Partner with plant controllers to ensure alignment on accounting policies and procedures.
• Develop and understand an appreciation of the day-to-day activities for each plant, including coordinating with vendors and suppliers as needed. Coordinate with individual General Managers for understanding their financial needs.
• Analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and compliance with GAAP (ASPE) standards.
• Prepare and present consolidated financial reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Implement and optimize ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing consolidated insights for strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee corporate tax filings.
• Lead special projects such as system upgrades, mergers/acquisitions integration, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Responsibility for treasury function.
• Assessment of corporate financing alternatives.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience. Ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Travel:

Travel once a month on average with more frequent travel where issues arise at plants (mostly travel across the US)