Finance Director

isgSearch; Windsor; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

isgSearch is recruiting a Group Finance Director for an established North American manufacturer with Canada/U.S. operations. The role reports to senior leadership and guides the finance function across multiple entities.

The director will lead monthly/quarterly close, consolidate reporting, budgeting, and audits, while partnering with operations, supply chain, and executives to drive financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Proven progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience coaching and developing finance teams.
• Strong Canadian and U.S. finance experience.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and close processes.
• ERP and financial systems proficiency; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Finance function and drive a high-performance culture.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Oversee Canadian and U.S. monthly/quarterly close and reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Cross-border finance

Strategic thinking

Excel advanced

Financial reporting

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Audit software

Consolidation tools

Job description

Group Finance Director

Salary: $180,000 - $190,000 + Bonus

Role status: Current opening

Our client

A well-established North American manufacturing organization with operations across Canada and the U.S.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the Finance function across the organization.
• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate the Finance team while building a positive, collaborative, and accountable culture.
• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader business, creating an environment where people feel supported, heard, and valued.
• Act as a trusted Finance business partner to senior leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Work closely with plant operations, supply chain, and other functional leaders to understand business priorities and provide financial insight and recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders and understand the business behind the numbers.
• Listen to business stakeholders, understand their challenges, and translate financial information into practical business recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with leaders across the organization to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support business objectives.
• Challenge the business constructively while maintaining strong relationships, credibility, and trust.
• Provide leadership with clear financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close and reporting processes for Canadian and U.S. entities.
• Oversee consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance reporting.
• Oversee external audit processes and act as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Provide oversight of tax, treasury, banking, intercompany, and financial control activities.
• Provide financial oversight and guidance related to inventory, costing, operational spending, and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, reporting, controls, and overall effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leadership on business initiatives, investments, operational decisions, and broader organizational priorities.
• Ensure the Finance function is aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and provides meaningful value to the business.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• CPA designation
• Significant progressive Finance leadership experience
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing Finance teams
• Strong Canadian and U.S. Finance experience
• Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, month-end, and year-end close
• Experience with financial controls and external audit processes
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated business partnering experience with senior leadership and operational stakeholders
• Strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to understand operational priorities and connect them to financial performance
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience, along with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong listening skills with the ability to understand different perspectives and build trust across an organization
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, maturity, and professionalism as a people leader
• Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across different functions and levels of an organization
• Ability to navigate differing opinions and challenging situations in a constructive and professional manner
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, challenge, and bring people together
• Strong judgment and ability to balance technical Finance requirements with broader business objectives
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities

Additional information or perks:

• Full-time, permanent position
• Onsite position in Windsor, Ontario
• $180,000 - $190,000 base salary plus bonus
• Highly confidential Group-level search
• Due to the confidential nature of this search, candidates and third parties must not communicate with or contact employees regarding this opportunity.
• The search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of the Group and will be charged at the Group level.