Director of Finance

Base Salary Range: $150000 - $170000

Job Title: Director of Finance
Job ID: 78285
Location: Vaughn, Ontario


What you will be doing:
Management of Financial Activities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all operational functions related to accounting and finance.

• Evaluate current accounting processes, recommend improvements, and implement new procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Define system requirements and collaborate on the enhancement of existing systems to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient financial operations.

• Lead the coordination and analysis of financial forecasting and budgeting, making adjustments to ensure accuracy.

• Train, supervise, and provide support to finance team members to ensure the effective execution of financial and operational tasks.

Business Partnership & Contribution to Growth

• Function as a trusted business partner, working closely with executive team and key stakeholders to provide valuable insights and drive strategic decision-making.

• Participate in the evaluation of new business opportunities, contributing to the development of business plans, budgets, and performance assessments.

• Collaborate with major suppliers and customers to ensure that financial terms and parameters are acceptable for all contracts and offers.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Enhance and maintain internal control systems to safeguard the company’s financial assets and minimize financial risk.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including but not limited to, US GAAP and SOX, by establishing and maintaining adequate controls, documentation, and approvals for audits.

• Ensure financial systems and controls pass independent and government audits.

• Keep up to date with regulatory changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide leadership to the local Finance team, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to succeed.

• Create a flexible work environment while maintaining a high standard of accountability.

• Foster an independent work culture where team members operate within the framework set by leadership, without micromanagement.

• Ensure clarity in communications with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues and staff to achieve team and company goals.

What you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, with a CPA (CA) designation required.

• Minimum of 7 - 10+ years of progressive experience in a similar role, ideally in a multi-location manufacturing environment.

• Experience operating under US GAAP and familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key issues and implement effective solutions.

• Expertise in financial systems, integrated IT platforms, and various analytical tools, including Power BI for regular and ad-hoc reporting.

• Proven experience with SAP financial systems is essential.

• A hands-on approach to supporting operational activities and a willingness to engage in day-to-day operations.

• High degree of rigor, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• Proven leadership and ability to guide and motivate a team toward achieving common financial goals.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.

• A compliance-oriented mindset, ensuring all financial activities meet regulatory requirements

Salary/Rate Range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00



For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com