Director of Finance, North America

Summit Search Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American manufacturing firm is seeking a Director of Finance to guide financial strategy and lead a high-performing team. This critical executive role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and team leadership across Canada and the USA, ensuring compliant and effective financial operations. The ideal candidate has extensive experience, a CPA or MBA, and expertise in US & Canadian GAAP. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• ERP system experience, ideally in SAP Business One.
• Expert knowledge of US & Canadian GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Own financial planning and annual budgeting for North America.
• Oversee financial reporting and deliver accurate monthly statements.
• Lead finance teams across Canada and the USA.

Skills

Financial planning

Risk management

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

CPA or MBA

Tools

SAP Business One

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Our client, a North American leader in the manufacturing and wholesale sector is seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to guide financial strategy, lead a high performing team, and support the company’s continued growth across Canada and the United States.

This is a critical executive role for a forward thinking finance leader who brings depth in financial planning, reporting, risk management, and operational finance within a multi entity, multi site environment.

What You Will Lead

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Own financial planning for the North American business, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long range planning.
• Analyze performance, identify risks, and provide recommendations that support sustainable profitability and growth.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee internal and external financial reporting for executive leadership.
• Deliver monthly financial statements and rolling forecasts with accuracy and insight.
• Present variance analysis and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop finance and accounting teams across Canada and the USA, including FP&A, AR, AP, and Controllers.
• Build capability within the function as the business continues to scale.

Operational Finance

• Oversee cash flow, expenditures, internal controls, and corporate compliance.
• Ensure the ERP system, ideally SAP Business One, supports accurate reporting and efficient day to day operations.
• Enhance processes, workflows, and operational discipline.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to support pricing, new business initiatives, and cost optimization.
• Provide financial modeling and strategic insights that drive decision making.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Lead tax planning, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks across multiple states and provinces.
• Oversee insurance requirements and financial risk management.
• Support financial analysis for contracts, investments, and major business decisions.

What You Bring

• 15 plus years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• CPA, MBA, or advanced financial education is a strong asset.
• ERP system experience ideally in SAP Business One.
• Expert knowledge of US & Canadian GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Thorough knowledge of financial planning & analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Understanding of corporate tax principles and pricing considerations for a North American business operations.
• Experience leading Finance teams in a high volume transaction business, multi-entity, multi-site, and North American setting.
• Proven success building and managing high performing teams and driving change in a growing business.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to simplify complexity, design effective systems, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis, ERP systems, and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities with a collaborative, strategic mindset.
• Strong ability and willingness to execute, be hands on, and tactical.

Please note only qualified individuals will be contacted.