Our manufacturing client, experiencing significant growth, is seeking a driven and experienced
Director of Finance to lead their finance and accounting department. This is a critical role that will report directly to the owner/CEO and play a pivotal part in shaping the financial future of the company. If you are a curious and passionate finance leader with a CPA, a strong background in manufacturing or construction, and you are ready to build robust financial processes, this opportunity is for you!
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by improving financial communication, implementing effective budgeting processes, and contributing to strategic financial decisions. You will lead an established team and work closely with ownership and department managers to drive financial clarity and efficiency.
Work Arrangement: Fully In-Office in Waterloo, ON
What our client has to offer:
Flexible and competitive salary
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Flexible vacation policy
Company-paid benefits plan and RSP match program
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a 5-10 person finance and accounting team.
Oversee financial oversight and reporting for all company entities.
Lead the monthly reporting process and present results to ownership.
Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive budgeting and review processes, fostering strong relationships with department managers.
Manage capital assets and cash assets, including involvement with foreign exchange.
Collaborate with ownership and department managers to provide financial insights and contribute to strategic initiatives.
Contribute to the ongoing ERP reimplementation and amalgamation of entities.
Qualifications:
- CPA Required
- Approximately 10 years of experience in finance, with strong project cost accounting experience.
Essential background in manufacturing or construction.
Proven ability to lead monthly reporting and present financial results to stakeholders.
Experience in developing and implementing budgeting processes.
Familiarity with capital asset management and cash asset management, including foreign exchange hedging.
Excellent communication and business partnering skills to interact effectively with ownership and department managers.
Proficiency with ERP systems and experience leading system upgrades and implementations.
Ability to work in the office 5 days a week.
?This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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