Job Description

Are you a driven finance professional with experience as a Corporate Controller or Director Finance and looking to make your mark on a growing company? Do you have a passion for products and experience in manufacturing/product costing environments? Do you relish and benefit from a fast paced, manufacturing environment where you can positively impact the organization? Do you enjoy working collaboratively and across multiple functions, helping your business partners to scale the organization? If so, and you are a strong and resourceful finance leader, then this role will excite you.

Our client is a growing business in the manufacturing sector with a successful track record both in Canada and internationally \xe2\x80\x93 they Think Globally and Act Locally. As global experts and innovative leaders of luxury brands, their 40+ year history across the planet has made them a trusted partner delivering a truly global solution for their customers. As one the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading manufacture in their industry, they have been able to maintain their footprint and continue to gain market share both organically and through recent acquisitions.

They are looking to hire a Director Finance in a newly created role to help drive the business to the next level. The role reports directly to the CFO and will lead the corporate finance and accounting team. As a key member of the finance team, you will add value through your financial and management reporting acumen; knowledge and experience with consolidations; ability to develop and manage the budgeting/planning process; coordinate financial policies while ensuring compliance; and assist with acquisitions and integrations as they arise.

Ways in which you can add value and directly contribute are:

• Leading the company\xe2\x80\x99s accounting function and ensure the foundation is set for growth
• Partnering with the business and building strong relationships
• Promoting continuous improvement by streamlining and building efficiencies within the accounting and finance function
• Spearheading effective financial analysis to help ensure the business achieves targets relative to growth and profitability
• Developing, coaching and sustaining a highly engaged team through strong leadership

In order to be considered for this role, you will possess the following:

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA)
• 10 - 15 years relevant, progressive experience, 5+ years in a management role leading a team
• A seasoned financial professional preferably in manufacturing, hospitality and/or the cosmetics industry
• Experience managing a full set of financial reporting for a multinational/multicurrency company
• Experience in setting budgets, measuring again plan and following up on business goals
• Highly analytical with experience implementing financial systems and processes, including forecasting and KPIs
• Demonstrated ability as a collaborative leader, mentoring, engaging, and developing a high performing team
• High integrity and a demonstrated commitment to ethical standards in a diverse workplace

This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who is able to think strategically and execute tactically while being a true business partner across the organization.

If you are interested in the role, please apply directly and in confidence to this posting.

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