Finance Transformation Leader | Growth & Acquisitions

Drake International; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake International, located in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Finance to report to the President. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight, focused on profitability, reporting improvements, and scalable processes to support growth and acquisitions.

You will partner with senior leaders and operations to drive performance, establish KPIs, and guide a developing accounting team through expansion and integration efforts.

Qualifications

• CPA designation would be a nice asset to have.
• Significant progressive experience in accounting and finance leadership, ideally within a high-growth organization.
• Experience implementing ERP systems, cloud accounting platforms, reporting tools, and automation.
• Knowledge of service-based revenue models, including recurring contracts, inspections, and project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance strategy and align departmental priorities with organizational objectives.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Lead external review engagements and oversee lender reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Partner with Sales and Operations to establish KPIs, monitor performance, and identify profitability opportunities.
• Coach and develop the Assistant Controller and junior accounting team.
• Improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and automation for accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee multi-entity financial operations, intercompany transactions, and consolidated reporting preparation.
• Lead the finance workstream for future acquisitions, including integration and system alignment.

Skills

Financial leadership

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Coaching teams

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Drake International, located in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Finance to report to the President. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on financial oversight, focused on profitability, reporting improvements, and scalable processes to support growth and acquisitions.

You will partner with senior leaders and operations to drive performance, establish KPIs, and guide a developing accounting team through expansion and integration efforts.