<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a global and growth-focused organization seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead and develop the finance function for a new Canadian business unit. This is a key executive leadership position offering the opportunity to influence strategic direction, strengthen financial performance, and support continued business growth through sound financial management and business partnering.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to senior executive leadership, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and leadership oversight of the Finance function. The role ensures strong financial governance, reporting accuracy, compliance, and financial decision support across the organization.</p><p>As a trusted advisor to executive management, Group Finance, and key business stakeholders, you will build a scalable and high-performing finance organization that drives transparency, operational excellence, value creation, and sustainable growth.</p><p>You must be comfortable leading a new Finance team in a startup environment. You will help create financial processes, internal controls and financial reporting from the ground up. This role is best suited to someone who can effectively operate in chaotic environments with the goal of creating a world class manufacturing facility.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute the company's finance strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.</li><li>Provide strategic financial leadership and support executive decision-making.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and multi-year business plans.</li><li>Define, monitor, and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.</li><li>Drive financial performance reviews and support data-driven business decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all financial reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate weekly, monthly, and annual reporting.</li><li>Maintain full responsibility for profit and loss management, balance sheet integrity, cash flow, and financial KPIs.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, governance frameworks, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Performance Optimization</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, and People & Culture leaders to improve business performance.</li><li>Identify and drive cost optimization, efficiency improvements, and profitability initiatives across the organization.</li><li>Support investment decisions through financial modelling, business cases, and risk assessments.</li><li>Promote a strong performance-oriented and data-driven culture.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team to ensure high levels of performance, engagement, and accountability.</li><li>Establish clear roles, responsibilities, processes, and decision-making frameworks.</li><li>Foster collaboration and continuous capability development within the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and financial compliance.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reporting processes, systems, tools, and ways of working.</li><li>Ensure lessons learned, root cause analysis, and performance reviews support organizational learning and continuous development.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Significant leadership experience within finance, ideally in manufacturing, food production, or CPG industry.</li><li>Proven track record of leading finance functions and delivering business performance improvements.</li><li>Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial performance management.</li><li>Sound understanding of governance, compliance, financial controls, and risk management.</li><li>Experience supporting operational leadership teams in a fast-paced business environment.</li><li>Knowledge of ERP and Business Intelligence platforms, ideally SAP and related reporting tools.</li><li>Strong analytical and commercial acumen with a data-driven approach to decision-making.</li><li>Executive presence and perfect communication skills as this individual will be client-facing and regularly meet with Senior Leadership in Canada and at Head Office in Europe.</li><li>10+ years of experience including minimum 5 years as Controller.</li><li>CPA designation or MBA is required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic, structured, and results-oriented leader.</li><li>High integrity with a strong ethical and professional approach.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong business acumen with the ability to influence at executive level.</li><li>Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage complexity and change.</li><li>Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams.</li><li>Collaborative, hands-on, and focused on delivering practical business outcomes.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization in a highly visible leadership role. You will have the chance to shape the financial direction of the business, influence strategic decisions, and lead a talented finance team while contributing to the company's long-term success and growth.</p>
<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 experienced Director, Total Rewards to shape and lead a comprehensive rewards strategy that supports business goals and strengthens the employee experience in Toronto, Ontario. This role will oversee compensation, benefits, wellness, absence programs, and workforce insights while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on people-related decisions. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical execution, helping the organization build effective programs, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement across total rewards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and advance a long-term total rewards framework that aligns compensation, benefits, and wellness programs with organizational priorities.<br>• Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of compensation, benefits, disability and leave programs, ensuring they remain competitive and effective.<br>• Advise executive and senior leaders on pay decisions, workforce planning, organizational design, and potential people risks.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the Total Rewards team while fostering strong performance, accountability, and high-quality service delivery.<br>• Monitor regulatory obligations related to employment standards, pay equity, transparency requirements, and governance, and ensure programs remain compliant.<br>• Interpret workforce metrics and external market data to identify trends, support planning, and guide evidence-based recommendations.<br>• Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and priority setting across HR initiatives with a focus on sustainable and impactful rewards programs.<br>• Direct communications and change initiatives related to reward offerings, policies, and program enhancements to support employee understanding and adoption.