Director of Finance

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retailer is seeking a Director of Finance in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will lead financial operations, align financial strategies with company goals, and oversee a high-performing finance team. Key qualifications include substantial financial leadership experience and a relevant educational background, with a strong preference for candidates from inventory-intensive industries. The position offers competitive salary between CA$150,000.00 and CA$180,000.00.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial leadership roles, preferably in inventory-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading finance teams.
• Strong proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Improve and streamline financial systems for scalability.
• Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (ODOO or similar)

Job description

Our client, is a leading Canadian retailer specializing in fitness equipment, with a strong commitment to promoting health, wellness, and accessible fitness solutions. As they continue to experience rapid growth, they are seeking a forward-thinking, execution-focused Director of Finance to lead the financial operations and support next stages of growth.

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance is as follows :

• Financial Strategy & Planning : Design and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s goals, drive long-term growth, and support major business decisions.
• Financial Systems & Process Improvement : Improve and streamline financial systems, tools, and workflows to support accuracy, efficiency, and scalability as the company grows.
• Financial Reporting : Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, providing insights to the Board and executive team.
• Budgeting & Forecasting : Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecasts, including development of financial models, variance analysis, and scenario planning.
• Team Leadership : Build, manage, and mentor a high performing finance and accounting team. Identify talent needs and create structure, training, and performance expectations to support excellence.
• Cash Flow & Risk Management : Monitor short and long-term cash flow and working capital. Identify financial risks and implement mitigation plans to protect business continuity.
• Cost Optimization : Analyze financial performance to uncover areas of inefficiency or overspending. Recommend and implement strategies to improve profitability across all business functions.
• Tax Planning : Lead tax strategy and filings, working with external advisors when necessary.

Requirements

Experience : 5+ years in financial leadership roles, with proven success in high-growth environments. Experience in inventory-intensive industries such as retail, e-commerce, or manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Education : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.

Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, budgeting, and planning. Familiarity with ERP systems (ODOO or similar) and financial tools.

Leadership : Demonstrated experience building and leading finance teams, implementing process improvements, and creating high accountability cultures.

Strategic Thinking : Ability to connect financial insights to broader business strategy. Skilled in identifying opportunities for growth and optimization.

Analytical & Communication Skills : Excellent analytical capabilities with the ability to distill complex financial information into actionable insights and communicate effectively across departments.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19930.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Accounting

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