Director of Finance

Vaco; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Canada is seeking a Senior Director of Recruitment Services to lead financial operations. The role requires extensive experience in controllership within manufacturing or engineering sectors. Responsibilities include managing accounting teams, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. A competitive salary range of $150,000 - $165,000/year is offered.

Qualifications

• Min 10 years of controllership experience in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in a mid to large company with a multi-entity structure.
• Broad oversight of several finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Manage daily accounting operations (AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations).
• Prepare financial/KPI reports and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Compliance

Cost accounting

Education

CPA

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Director, Recruitment Services | Vaco (Lannick) Finance & Accounting

About the Company

Our client is a manufacturing and engineering company. They are seeking a Director of Finance to join their team! This leadership role involves managing the accounting team, supporting financial reporting, and driving process improvements.

Why Work Here

• Join a rapidly growing company and play a key role in scaling its operations.
• Entrepreneurial culture with a strong emphasis on autonomy and ownership.

About the Opportunity

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Manage daily accounting operations (AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations).
• Prepare and review financial/KPI reports; ensure GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies; drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal financial regulations.
• Coordinate FX hedging efforts with parent company.
• Align reporting and compliance across jurisdictions with finance teams.
• Lead annual audits; liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Drive special projects (e.g., financial automation, fixed asset system upgrades, accounting changes).
• Oversee cost accounting and inventory management with operations.
• Partner with FP&A on forecasting and strategic decision support.
• Lead and develop accounting team; manage performance and succession planning.
• Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders; support data-driven decisions.
• Monitor accounting standards and regulatory changes impacting the business.
• Approve staff expense reports in line with company policy.
• Support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives as required.

About You

• CPA
• Min 10 years of Controllership experience in a managerial capacity
• Coming from a mid to large company with a multi-entity structure
• Broad oversight of several finance functions (ex. Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Internal Controls, etc. )
• Strong understanding of finance processes and internal controls

Salary Range

$150,000 - $165,000/year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing