Director, Finance

Charton Hobbs; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Charton Hobbs Group is seeking a Director, Finance (Control & Performance) to lead financial governance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls across the organization in Canada.

Reporting to the CFO, this role partners with internal teams and external partners to drive performance, optimize cash flow, margins, and cost management, while building a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly accounting activities and financial statement preparation.

Skills

Bilingual in French and English

Accounting and finance

Budgeting and forecasting

Advanced Excel

Business Central (asset)

Leadership and team development

Decision-making and insights

Tools

Business Central

Job description

Director, Finance (Control & Performance)

Charton Hobbs Group (Charton Hobbs and Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants) is one of Canada’s leading privately owned wine and spirits groups and a recognized distributor of prestige and super-premium brands. We represent a portfolio of globally renowned producers and work closely with partners across Canada’s regulated wine and spirits markets to bring exceptional products to market.

Driven by a culture of excellence, collaboration, and long-term brand building, we are committed to developing strong partnerships and delivering best-in-class execution across all aspects of our business.

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

The role:

Charton Hobbs is seeking a Director, Finance (Control & Performance) to play a key leadership role in financial governance, business performance, and continuous improvement of operations.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the integrity of financial information, the full accounting cycle, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls. You will also act as a key financial leader and business partner to internal teams, enabling and shaping decision-making while driving financial and operational performance across the organization.

What you will do:

• Oversee monthly accounting activities and financial statement preparation
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Monitor cash flow, margins, costs, and key performance indicators
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration and professional development
• Strengthen internal controls and financial reporting quality
• Support analysis of margins, costs, inventory, and profitability drivers
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners on financial and operational matters
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting tools
• Provide clear, rigorous, and action-oriented financial insights to leadership

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed in this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as required. This job description will be reviewed periodically as part of the performance management process.

Your profile:

• Bilingual in French and English
• Strong experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial systems (Business Central an asset)
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable insights and influence decisions
• Collaborative leadership style, with demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a team

You will take on a visible and strategic leadership role within a leading Canadian wine and spirits organization. Your work will directly influence financial performance and operational effectiveness in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Interested?

Charton Hobbs Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.