Chief Financial Strategist

beBee Careers; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury. The successful candidate will lead a multi-regional finance team, driving efficiency and implementing best practices to support long-term growth. This role requires strong analytical skills, significant experience in finance, and the ability to mentor a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing shared services teams.
• Experience navigating complex financial structures within a global or multi-regional organization.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of finance professionals.
• Developing and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Managing credit and collections processes to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

Our organization is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury functions. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in driving efficiency across a multi-regional finance team and implementing best practices to support our long-term financial strategy and growth.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a seasoned finance leader who can lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team. Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Leading and mentoring a team of finance professionals
• Developing and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and cost savings
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and align processes with business objectives
• Overseeing end-to-end AP processes to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Developing and implementing best practices to enhance vendor relationships, compliance, and payment efficiency
• Managing credit and collections processes to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt
• Partnering with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to improve billing accuracy and customer satisfaction
• Monitoring AR aging and DSO metrics to proactively address issues and trends
• Supporting cash optimization strategies and ensuring compliance with internal treasury policies
• Establishing and improving internal controls and company policies

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need :

• A bachelor's degree in finance or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing shared services teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Experience navigating complex financial structures within a global or multi-regional organization
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills

Bonus Points

If you have any of the following skills or experiences, it would be a bonus :

• Bilingual, English and French
• Experience with Navision or D365 operating systems

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