Financial Director

Vaco by Highspring; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and optimize processes across multi-regional teams. This high-level role demands strategic leadership to enhance efficiency and implement best practices, ensuring alignment with long-term financial growth. The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree and boasts extensive experience in managerial finance roles, equipped to drive organizational excellence.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

High-performance culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing shared services teams.
• Experience in a global or multi-regional organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee AP, AR, and treasury functions.
• Partner with teams to align financial processes with objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Navision

D365

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$160,000.00/yr - CA$180,000.00/yr

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About the Company

Our client is a manufacturing company. They are looking for a Director of Finance who will be responsible for Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, the Director of Finance, Shared Services will collaborate closely with the Company’s finance and operational teams. The Director of Finance plays a vital role in overseeing the financial operations of the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Treasury functions. This individual will bring strong leadership and process optimization expertise to drive efficiency across a multi-regional finance team. As a transformational leader, the Director of Finance will implement best practices and scalable solutions to support the company’s long-term financial strategy and growth.

Why Work Here

• High-performance, safety-focused culture driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence
• People-first workplace promoting belonging, innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work
• Committed to sustainable solutions and making a global environmental impact
• Join a respected global company offering strong career growth, competitive compensation, and great perks

About the Opportunity

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across AP, AR, and Treasury functions.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and performance metrics across the shared services organization, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and align processes with business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end AP processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Develop and implement best practices to enhance vendor relationships, compliance, and payment efficiency.
• Manage credit and collections processes to maximize cash flow and minimize bad debt.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to improve billing accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor AR aging and DSO metrics, proactively addressing issues and trends.
• Support cash optimization strategies and ensure compliance with internal treasury policies.
• Establish and improve internal controls and Company policies.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing shared services teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in navigating complex financial structures within a global or multi-regional organization.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Bonus Points if you Have Any of These:

• Bilingual, English and French.
• Experience with Navision or D365 operating systems

Salary Range

$160,000 - $180,000/year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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