Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced Senior Controller to provide leadership across the finance function for a growing manufacturing organization in north GTA. This role will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership while maintaining strong oversight of reporting, cost management, and day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will help strengthen financial discipline, support operational decision-making, and build an effective finance team in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full financial reporting cycle, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end results.

• Oversee manufacturing cost analysis by managing standard costing, reviewing variances, and monitoring profitability across products and operations.

• Work closely with plant and operations leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial performance.

• Maintain a robust control environment by supporting compliance obligations, audit readiness, and sound accounting practices.

• Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital, and manage relationships with banking partners and other financial stakeholders.

• Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities to ensure smooth daily finance operations.

• Coach, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while setting clear performance expectations.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and enhance the use of systems and tools across the department.

• Provide financial insight on capital spending initiatives and operational investments, including analysis and tracking.

• Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors during annual reviews and other reporting requirements.