Job Description

Position Overview:

The Director of Operations & Finance will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and the broader financial strategy of HMFT Inc. This role also includes oversight of accounting, purchasing, warehousing, and IT reporting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's long-term growth, including future M&A activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of 4-5 direct reports (approx. 15 total staff). Develop accurate, data-driven sales forecasts to guide company-wide decision-making. Provide financial analysis and modeling to support growth strategies and margin improvement. Build annual sales and margin plans in collaboration with business leaders to ensure alignment and delivery. Oversee all financial accounting and reporting functions, including payroll, A/R, A/P, general ledger, fixed assets, and bank reconciliations. Manage outsourced functions for warehousing and IT, ensuring performance and cost efficiency. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal financial standards. Review monthly results against budgets/forecasts, explaining key variances and recommending actions. Identify root causes of issues, evaluate options, and make sound, cost-effective decisions. Lead ERP and financial process integration for M&A activities. Drive cost optimization and operational efficiency across departments. Support cross-functional projects aligned with the company's growth plan. Apply Activity-Based Costing (ABC) to improve cost visibility and decision-making.

Qualifications:

CPA designation (or equivalent) required. Experience leading people and developing them for success. Minimum 8-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally with exposure to multi-functional operations. Strong background in

budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management

. Hands-on experience with

Excel (advanced)

,

Power BI

, and ideally

NetSuite ERP,

and a proven history of using tools to drive automation and simplification. Knowledge of purchasing, warehousing, and IT reporting functions. Experience in

mergers and acquisitions integration

is a strong asset.

Insights about HMFT Inc:

In 2025, we are celebrating our 75th Anniversary. Our culture is defined by a team that serves with passion, works with tenacity, and grows as a team. The average employee tenure is 9.95 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with ERP system integration? If so, please specify which systems you have worked with. Do you have experience with purchasing, warehousing, and IT reporting functions? Have you managed direct reports in your previous roles? If yes, please indicate the number of employees you supervised. This is a leadership (Director-level) role where onsite presence is important. The position will be relocated in the short term to the Mississauga area, near Oakville, Burlington, or Vaughan. Would you be open to working on-site five days a week at any of these locations?
Experience:

Leading Team: 4 years (required) Corporate finance: 8 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPA or CFA Certification (required)
Work Location: In person