CFO

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer packaged goods industry is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and support aggressive growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a strong grasp of financial operations, with a focus on risk management and M&A execution. This role is critical for scaling the business across borders and aligning financial goals with overall business strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO or senior financial leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive team.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Risk Management

Leadership

Job description

Our client, a leader in the consumer packaged goods industry, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who brings a balanced, entrepreneurial mindset and a strong grasp of financial strategy. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the financial vision of the company, supporting acquisitions, managing growth, and driving long-term value as they scale across borders.

The responsibilities of the CFO is as follows:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Oversee the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and performance tracking to support aggressive U.S. expansion efforts.
• M&A Execution: Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and integration efforts for acquisitions aligned with growth strategy.
• Risk & Growth Management: Apply sound judgment to evaluate growth opportunities, balancing financial risk with business potential.
• Cross-Border Expertise: Provide guidance on structuring operations, tax strategies, and regulatory compliance related to U.S. market entry.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with the CEO and executive team to align financial strategy with overall business goals.
• Financial Operations: Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, audit, cash flow, and capital management across all business lines.

Requirements

• Proven CFO or senior financial leadership experience, ideally within a fast-paced, growing organization.
• M&A experience, particularly with structuring and integrating acquisitions.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset – someone energized by scaling a business.
• Experience in or understanding of food manufacturing, wholesale, or CPG is an asset but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through growth without losing sight of risk management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills – able to build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #19901.