Job Description

Manufacturing Company - Vice President Finance
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About the Company
Our client is a leading North American aluminum products company serving OEMs across a range of industries including construction, distribution and transportation. Widely recognized for the robustness of its solutions and superior customer service, our client is headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area and has facilities across North America. The company is privately owned and operated.
Scope of Position
Our client seeks a hands-on, operationally engaged Vice President, Finance to lead the finance and accounting functions of a multi-site aluminum extrusion manufacturing enterprise, as well as provide oversight to the IT department.
The successful candidate will provide strong technical skills with good business sense, providing both strategic and day-to-day financial leadership across a fast-paced industrial environment.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role will oversee all aspects of financial management including building a competent team capable of supporting the organization's continued success. The successful individual will bring a deep understanding of manufacturing operations along with the ability to translate financial data into insightful actions.
This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable working with ownership and the executive team as with the plant managers and controllers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a results-oriented environment and be able to provide both financial discipline and strategic foresight. They will play a key role in shaping the organization's long-term direction.
Functional Tasks

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop a deep understanding of the manufacturing process, identifying strength, weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Design and refine dashboards and KPIs to link financial performance with operations.
• Oversee IT function along with ERP system (NetSuite) ensuring it supports business growth.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, bankers, insurers, and key external partners as appropriate.
• Oversee risk management, treasury, and capital structure.
• Partner with the CEO and President on strategic planning and long-term financial stewardship.
• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.

Competency Profile
The following competencies listed below define the role of Vice President of Finance
Customer Focus
Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.
Decision Quality
Gather enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of the risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stay focused on objectives and consider both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keep objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.
Drive for Results
Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.
Leadership
The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but for all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high-quality service for their customers and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.
Teamwork
Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensure the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to "roll up their sleeves" as necessary.
Think and Act like an owner
Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviors even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others don't.
Preferred Experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Commerce, or Business Administration, combined with a CPA or equivalent professional designation.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive, hands-on financial leadership experience, with increasing responsibility for strategic planning, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working within a multi-generational, owner-operated enterprise is preferred, bringing an analytical, entrepreneurial mindset and unwavering attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a strong curiosity for business fundamentals and a deep understanding of what drives operational and financial performance.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Key contributor to the long-term success and stability of private enterprise, through disciplined financial management, process improvement, and effective implementation of systems and controls.
• Maintains the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package which will include equity incentive tailored to the successful candidate.

If interested, please contact:
Sal Rocco
StoneWood Group, Toronto, Canada
Bus: 416.500.7100
Shreya Rao
StoneWood Group, Toronto, Canada
Bus: 647 550 1654
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