Interim Vice President Finance

GlassRatner Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian manufacturing firm is seeking an Interim Vice President Finance to lead financial strategy and reporting during a critical transformation. The role requires a CPA designation and proven experience in finance leadership. You will partner closely with the CFO, oversee a high-performing team, and shape strategic decisions that impact the company's future. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven senior finance leadership experience in manufacturing or CPG.
• Deep knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, and US GAAP.
• Experience in environments undergoing change.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across business units.
• Shape organizational decisions and drive forward-looking initiatives.
• Mentor and align a high-performing finance team.
• Elevate finance operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Resilience

Agility under pressure

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

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Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to step into a high-impact role where your expertise can truly shape the future of a business? We’re partnering with a fast-moving Canadian company, headquartered in the GTA, that’s navigating a critical inflection point—and they need an Interim VP Finance to help steer the way.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll be at the heart of financial strategy and execution, driving key decisions and leading a talented accounting team through a period of transformation. This is more than just an interim role—it’s a chance to influence the trajectory of a business and leave a lasting mark.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CFO to lead all accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting across multiple business units and segments.
• Play a strategic role in shaping organizational decisions and driving forward-looking initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and align a high-performing team to maximize impact and results.
• Streamline day-to-day operations and elevate the finance function.
• Oversee the supply chain and manufacturing finance team, ensuring alignment with broader financial goals and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and proven senior finance leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, and US GAAP.
• Background in Manufacturing or CPG, especially in environments undergoing change.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Resilience and agility to thrive under pressure and tight timelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (implementation experience a plus).

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role during a time of transformation, where finance is central to the company’s evolution. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Given the urgency of the role, please apply immediately and in confidence.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Strategy / Planning
• Industries: Manufacturing and Retail