Director of Finance

Vaco by Highspring; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company in Hamilton is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee key financial operations, enhance efficiency, and drive long-term growth strategies. This leadership role involves managing a high-performing team while collaborating closely with finance and operational units to optimize processes and performance metrics.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Great perks

Career growth opportunities

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 organization.
• Ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury functions.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes across the shared services organization.
• Manage credit and collections processes to maximize cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or a related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Navision

D365

Job description

Our client is a manufacturing company. They are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, the Director of Finance, Shared Services will collaborate closely with the Company’s finance and operational teams. The Director of Finance plays a vital role in overseeing the financial operations of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury functions. This individual will bring strong leadership and process optimization expertise to drive efficiency across a multi-regional finance team. As a transformational leader, the Director of Finance will implement best practices and scalable solutions to support the company’s long-term financial strategy and growth.

Why Work Here?

High-performance, safety-focused culture driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence

People-first workplace promoting belonging, innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work

Committed to sustainable solutions and making a global environmental impact

Join a respected global company offering strong career growth, competitive compensation, and great perks

About the Opportunity?

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across AP, AR, and Treasury functions.

Drive continuous improvement in processes and performance metrics across the shared services organization, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.

Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and align processes with business objectives.

Oversee end-to-end AP processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Develop and implement best practices to enhance vendor relationships, compliance, and payment efficiency.

Manage credit and collections processes to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt.

Partner with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to improve billing accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Monitor AR aging and DSO metrics, proactively addressing issues and trends.

Support cash optimization strategies and ensure compliance with internal treasury policies.

Establish and improve internal controls and Company policies.

About You?

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business 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 in navigating complex financial structures within a global or multi-regional organization.

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Bonus Points if you Have Any of These :

Bilingual, English and French.

Experience with Navision or D365 operating systems

Salary Range?

160,000 - $180,000 / 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.?

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [emailprotected] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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