CFO

Cryopak; Montreal; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive incentives

Global exposure

Job summary

Cryopak is seeking an experienced finance executive to join our leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Vice President Finance, depending on experience. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive role will provide strategic financial leadership across a multi-entity manufacturing organization with operations in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

This position offers the opportunity to influence corporate strategy, drive profitable growth, support acquisitions and capital

Qualifications

• CPA designation and 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience as CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent executive role.
• Bilingual in French and English and comfortable with multi-country communications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO and Board on strategic planning and major investments.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and financial controls across entities.
• Oversee reporting, governance, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Support M&A due diligence, integration, and capital allocation.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

CPA designation

15+ years leadership

Strategic financial leadership

Board collaboration

Bilingual French and English

Education

MBA or advanced business education

Tools

ERP systems

Consolidated reporting tools

Job description

Executive Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced finance executive to join our leadership team as either Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Vice President Finance, depending on experience and qualifications.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive role will provide strategic financial leadership across a multi-entity manufacturing organization with operations in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

This position offers the opportunity to influence corporate strategy, drive profitable growth, support acquisitions and capital investments, and partner closely with the executive team and Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO, President, CAO, and Board of Directors on strategic planning and business decisions
• Provide financial leadership to support growth, profitability, and long-term value creation
• Evaluate strategic investments, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities

Financial Management

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, financing, banking relationships, and capital allocation
• Direct consolidated financial reporting and financial controls across multiple entities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, tax, audit, and governance requirements

Growth & Transformation

• Support M&A activities including due diligence, transaction execution, and integration
• Drive continuous improvement and finance transformation initiatives
• Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities, and decision-support tools

Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Build strong partnerships with operational leaders across the organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

QualificationsRequired

• CPA designation
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
• Experience as a CFO, VP Finance, Divisional CFO, or equivalent executive role
• Strong expertise in financial planning, treasury, corporate finance, and governance
• Experience working with executive leadership teams and Boards of Directors
• Bilingual French and English. (The successful candidate will regularly communicate and collaborate with employees, customers, financial institutions, external advisors, and business partners located outside Quebec, including teams in the United States and France)

Preferred

• Manufacturing, industrial, packaging, distribution, logistics, or supply chain experience
• Experience with acquisitions, business integrations, and corporate development
• MBA or other advanced business education
• Experience leading multi-site and multi-country operations

Why Join Us?

• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing international organization
• Significant influence on strategic and operational decisions
• Exposure to acquisitions, growth initiatives, and transformation projects
• Collaborative executive team environment
• Competitive compensation package and executive incentives

Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic finance leader who combines strong financial expertise with commercial acumen. You are comfortable in the boardroom, confident working with lenders and external stakeholders, and motivated by opportunities to drive growth, improve performance, and create long-term value.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.