<p>Our client is a successful, family-owned distribution business with a long-standing reputation for customer service, operational excellence, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. As the company continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded <strong>Director, Finance & Administration</strong> to oversee finance and key administrative functions across the organization. Reporting directly to the President, this is a unique opportunity to join a well-established business in a senior leadership role where you will have broad influence across Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, and Administration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Treasury</strong></p><ul><li>Lead daily cash management and rolling cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Manage banking relationships, lending facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communications.</li><li>Drive working capital performance through effective management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.</li><li>Prepare financial analysis and business cases supporting capital expenditures and operational investments.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.</li><li>Provide actionable analysis on profitability, product margins, customer performance, inventory aging, and logistics costs.</li></ul><p><strong>Controls, Risk & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with lending agreements, tax regulations, insurance requirements, and corporate policies.</li><li>Oversee annual insurance renewals and risk management initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities with external advisors.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop teams across Accounting, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and IT.</li><li>Improve cross-functional processes including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory management, and customer service workflows.</li><li>Oversee inventory planning, supplier performance, product availability, and working capital objectives.</li><li>Provide leadership for payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, information technology, and facilities management.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Partner closely with the President to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.</li><li>Deliver meaningful operational and financial insights that support business decisions.</li><li>Act as a trusted advisor on the financial and operational health of the organization.</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while providing practical recommendations for action.</li></ul>
<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>