<p><strong>Director of Finance (Interim Contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Interim Director of Finance</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 Months</p><p> <strong>Work Model:</strong> Onsite (5 days)</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Brampton</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a privately held manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced finance leader to provide interim support. This 3-6 month engagement will suit a hands-on professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys tackling new challenges, and can operate effectively when priorities and processes are not always clearly defined.</p><p>Partnering closely with ownership and senior leadership, the successful candidate will provide financial oversight across reporting, audit coordination, banking relationships, working capital management, operational finance, and special projects. This individual will be expected to quickly understand the business, identify solutions, and provide practical guidance across both strategic and day-to-day finance matters.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the senior finance partner to ownership and executive leadership, providing financial insight and decision support.</li><li>Support the year-end process, coordinate external audit requirements, and manage auditor requests.</li><li>Collaborate with banking and insurance partners, including annual renewals and ongoing information requests.</li><li>Prepare and enhance monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packages for leadership and advisory stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor working capital performance, including receivables, payables, inventory, and liquidity management.</li><li>Partner with operations and costing teams to evaluate product profitability, costing methodologies, and margin performance.</li><li>Assist with the development and refinement of product cost models and bill-of-material structures.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to the accounting team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, costing, and general accounting personnel.</li><li>Work cross-functionally to investigate operational and financial challenges, develop solutions, and drive execution.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to address inventory reporting and ERP-related challenges.</li><li>Lead or participate in special projects and business initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Interim VP Finance, US GAAP </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hamilton, ON Area (Primarily Remote)</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Primarily Remote. Must be able to travel to Hamilton, ON, approximately once every 2 to 3 weeks</p><p><strong>Term:</strong> 6-month contract (with potential extension)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to support a high-growth organization as it advances through significant corporate milestones. This individual will play a hands-on role overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting matters, audit coordination, equity-related accounting activities, and public company readiness initiatives.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables within a<strong> US GAAP environment</strong>.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate all audit-related activities.</li><li>Research, assess, and document complex accounting matters, providing practical recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Oversee accounting for various equity-related transactions and maintain accuracy of shareholder records and ownership tracking.</li><li>Support regulatory reporting obligations and assist with ongoing public-company compliance requirements.</li><li>Develop and enhance month-end close procedures, financial controls, and governance processes.</li><li>Partner with external advisors, valuation specialists, and technical accounting consultants as required.</li><li>Establish reporting frameworks, timelines, and documentation standards to support future growth.</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to additional accounting team members as the function expands.</li><li>Remain actively involved in core accounting activities including reconciliations, analysis, period-end close, and audit support.</li></ul>
We are looking for an accomplished Brand Manager to join a consumer packaged goods organization in Oakville, Ontario on a Long-term Contract. In this role, you will help shape brand performance in the Canadian market by turning strategy into effective marketing activity and coordinating closely with agency, media, finance, and cross-functional partners. This opportunity suits a marketer who is equally comfortable leading planning discussions, interpreting performance data, and keeping multiple initiatives moving from concept to launch.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive brand-building programs in the local market by translating business priorities into clear marketing actions and campaign plans.<br>• Oversee integrated marketing initiatives from initial planning through rollout, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and brand standards are met.<br>• Work with media partners to review channel performance, refine investment decisions, and improve campaign effectiveness.<br>• Coordinate with creative and agency teams to deliver updated packaging, artwork, and promotional materials that support brand objectives.<br>• Support product innovation efforts by helping move new ideas through development and preparing them for successful market introduction.<br>• Assess brand, consumer, and category data to uncover trends, identify growth opportunities, and inform recommendations.<br>• Contribute to annual planning activities by providing input into upcoming marketing priorities and longer-range business strategies.<br>• Partner with finance stakeholders to track spending, manage budgets responsibly, and monitor brand profitability.<br>• Collaborate with U.S.-based marketing counterparts and internal stakeholders to align programs, share insights, and present informed recommendations.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Director of Sales based in Brantford, ON, working on-site within the food and food processing sector. This leadership role is responsible for driving sustainable growth and overseeing key account relationships. The position offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic environment.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Oversee and expand key account relationships to support long-term growth and profitability.</li><li>Develop and execute strategic plans to increase volume and enhance market share.</li><li>Collaborate with commercial, innovation, and supply chain teams to ensure effective category development.</li><li>Lead and develop the site-based commercial team, fostering engagement and responsiveness to market shifts.</li><li>Work closely with new product development teams to introduce innovations aligned with consumer trends.</li><li>Monitor market and consumer trends to inform commercial and product development strategies.</li><li>Design and implement promotional programs to maximize category performance and profitability.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and agreements with customers and suppliers, including new product costings.</li><li>Manage account administration, including forecasting, cost confirmations, and promotional activities.</li><li>Provide regular sales performance analytics and reporting to drive continuous improvement.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in a commercial sales role, preferably within the food sector or with a prominent retailer.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in price negotiations and agreement management.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Track record of successfully leading and developing commercial teams.</li><li>Familiarity with category management tools and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.</li><li>Understanding of business accounting and forecasting principles.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.</li><li>Capability to identify emerging trends in the food market and drive relevant initiatives.</li><li>Analytical skills to interpret data, recognize opportunities, and assess potential risks.</li><li>Commercial acumen and the ability to identify technical opportunities that support business objectives.</li></ul>