About Us
At Glen Dimplex Americas, people drive our success. We design innovative comfort solutions by focusing on customers, caring for people, valuing innovation, and keeping things simple. Our portfolio—Dimplex, Cadet, and Convectair—delivers trusted electric heating, fireplaces, and controls across North America. As part of Glen Dimplex Group, we’re a global leader in electrical heating and comfort technology.
Learn more at: www.glendimplexamericas.com | www.dimplex.com | www.cadetheat.com | www.convectair.ca
Reason for Opening
Existing Vacancy – Yes
Travel Requirement
This role requires approximately 20% travel
Job Summary
Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a critical role in developing and executing the financial strategy of Glen Dimplex Americas. As a member of the Executive Management Team, the CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO and C-Suite team, providing financial insight, economic modeling, and decision support to drive profitable growth and long term value creation.
The CFO is responsible for the company’s financial governance, performance management, and controls, and works closely with the Board of Directors to support strong oversight, transparency, and disciplined financial management. The role also oversees Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources, ensuring these functions effectively enable the organization’s strategic priorities.
Duties & Responsibilities
- As a member of the Executive Management Team, lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy to support profitable growth, long term value creation, and strong financial performance.
- Provide strategic financial leadership across the enterprise, serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and divisional leaders through robust financial analysis, modeling, and decision support.
- Direct and lead all core financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, tax, treasury, audit, and internal controls.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting in compliance with local, provincial, state, and federal requirements, and in support of strong corporate governance.
- Lead enterprise wide planning and performance management processes, assessing results against annual budgets and long term strategic objectives.
- Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships, optimizing capital structure and financial flexibility.
- Provide oversight of enterprise risk management, product liability, internal controls, and audit processes to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Partner with the Board of Directors and engage regularly with Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees on financial performance, risks, and strategic priorities.
- Provide strategic leadership for Information Technology (IT), shaping scalable, secure, and integrated platforms that accelerate business performance and enable data-driven decision-making.
- Provide strategic oversight of Human Resources in alignment with business priorities, including workforce planning, compensation, and organizational effectiveness.
- Enable and drive cross functional collaboration across commercial, operational, and functional teams to improve efficiency, performance, and value creation.
- Represent the organization with external stakeholders as required, including auditors, financial institutions, advisors, and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications & Educational Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA designation required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive senior finance experience, including responsibility for enterprise level financial management in a growth oriented or multi site organization.
- Senior leadership experience overseeing broad financial responsibilities, with exposure to IT and/or Human Resources considered a strong asset.
- Expertise in strategic planning, financial modeling, and partnering with executive leadership on complex business decisions.
- Deep expertise and accountability for financial controls, risk management, compliance, and corporate governance best practices.
- Executive level capability in synthesizing financial and operational data into strategic insights and recommendations.
- Experience leading business transformation, system improvements, process optimization, or scaling operations.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across all levels of the organization.
- Highly analytical, disciplined, and organized, with strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Leadership of business transformation initiatives, including system implementations, process optimization, and scaling operations.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and build credibility across executive leadership, the Board, and the broader organization.
- Highly analytical and disciplined approach, exercising sound judgment with attention to detail while maintaining an enterprise level perspective.
- Ability to lead effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment while maintaining focus on long term strategy and priorities.
- Executive level effectiveness in dynamic environments with sustained focus on long term strategic priorities.
Total Rewards
Core Total Rewards
- Fully funded Group Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life, AD&D, short term disability, & long-term disability)
- Group RRSP with 100% Employer Match up to 4%
- Freedom to Choose, Consult +, and Telus Pharmacy Group
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Wellness Program
- Support of professional memberships/certifications
Additional Rewards
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Charitable Donation Program (monetary and product donations)
- Employee Service & Recognition Awards
- Referral Bonus Program
- Summer Fridays
- Employee Engagement Committee initiatives
- Smart casual dress atmosphere
- A unique opportunity to be a key player in a growing global organization
- An innovative fast-paced culture focused on people
Our Values
We Think Customer – we aim to put our customers at the center of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs; creating solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, enhancing everyday moments
We Care About People – we recognize the power of a community with a common purpose; empathizing with others’ point of view and acting with integrity to create a safe and healthy environment
We Value Innovation – we are building a better future day by day; developing innovations that will create quality, consumer-centric, sustainable solutions
We Keep it Simple – we make the complex simple by driving out inefficiencies; which enables us to be agile, responsive and to get the job done
Equal Opportunity
Glen Dimplex Americas is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, including accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note, Glen Dimplex Americas may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of our interview and recruitment process to assist in screening and evaluating applicants. All information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policies, and any AI-supported assessments are designed to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Glen Dimplex Americas; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
