Contract
Job title:
Contract Finance Director
Duration:
6-month contract
Role status:
Current opening
Intro paragraph
Our client is a large North American automotive manufacturer with over 1,000 employees across Canada and the U.S. They are looking to bring on an experienced finance leader to support the business through a critical reporting and operational period while providing additional support across finance and plant operations.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
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Lead monthly close, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes for Canadian and U.S. entities
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Oversee consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of financial statements
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Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and support year-end audit deliverables
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Manage forecasting activities, cash flow planning, and financial performance reporting
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Support Canadian and U.S. tax compliance activities and assist with intercompany reporting requirements
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Maintain oversight of treasury activities, banking relationships, and payment approvals
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Provide financial support related to inventory, standard costing, and operational spending analysis
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Partner closely with plant operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business objectives
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Review and support journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other hands-on accounting activities as required
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Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on reporting efficiency and internal controls
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Coordinate with finance teams across Canada and the U.S. to ensure timely completion of group deliverables
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Support the business through a high-volume reporting and operational period with shifting priorities
Our client:
A large-scale North American automotive manufacturing organization with operations across Canada and the U.S.
Qualifications and pre-requisites: -
CPA designation preferred
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Strong experience supporting Canadian and U.S. finance operations
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Prior experience leading year-end close and external audit processes
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Manufacturing or automotive industry experience strongly preferred
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Hands-on experience with financial reporting, inventory, costing, forecasting, month-end, and year-end close
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Strong systems experience including ERP platforms and advanced Excel
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving pieces and minimal ramp-up time
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
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Must be committed to the full contract term due to the critical timing of the engagement
Additional information or perks: -
Pay: $125-$150/hour based on experience
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Candidate should be available to start within the next 2 weeks
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Additional hours may be required during peak periods, particularly around year-end
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Role requires onsite presence in Windsor based on business needs
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Hotel accommodations will be covered if overnight stays are required
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