Head of Finance

Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.; Welland; On-site; CAD 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance management firm is seeking a Head of Finance in Welland, Ontario. This pivotal role involves leading financial strategy and operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and building a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and extensive leadership experience in high-growth environments. Competitive salary of $125,000 with potential stock options offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid flexibility

Potential stock options

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in high-growth, scaling, or mid-sized companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA)

Job description

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid – Welland, Ontario

Salary: $125,000 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We’re recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing and innovative client that is scaling significantly. This is a rare opportunity to join an established, profitable business entering its next phase of expansion — and they’re seeking a Head of Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping that future.

If you’re a strategic, hands-on finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments, this role offers not only competitive compensation but also the chance to make a transformative impact. For the right candidate, stock options may also be available.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you’ll lead the company’s financial strategy and operations, reporting directly to the executive team. You’ll oversee financial planning, reporting, and systems development while acting as a key partner in growth initiatives. This is both a strategic and operational leadership role, ideal for someone eager to build a lasting impact as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive business growth and long-term planning.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems and tools to support scalability.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, compliance, and month-end close processes in line with Canadian GAAP.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and risk while providing actionable insights to guide decision-making.
• Build, develop, and mentor a lean finance team to support both operational and strategic priorities.
• Provide leadership on pricing, margin analysis, capital allocation, and investment decisions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and external financial partners.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) required.
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in strategic financial planning and systems implementation.
• Experience in high-growth, scaling, or mid-sized companies; manufacturing background is an asset.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with a hybrid work model based in Welland, Ontario.

Why This Role?

• $125,000 salary with potential for stock options.
• Hybrid flexibility with regular in-office collaboration in Welland, Ontario.
• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth business at a pivotal stage.
• Direct partnership with founders and executives who view finance as a key driver of success.
• The chance to shape the financial future of a scaling company and leave a lasting legacy.

Why Kelly?

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.