Vice President, Finance

Masco Cabinetry; Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Vice President of Finance, where your expertise will shape the financial landscape of a leading manufacturer. You will provide strategic leadership in accounting, financial reporting, and compliance, driving initiatives that support both short- and long-term objectives. This role offers the opportunity to influence key financial decisions and contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior finance or accounting roles in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead company accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Support operations with financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Technical Accounting Knowledge

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Cost Accounting

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA Designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP Systems

Job description

Vice President, Finance – Masco Canada (St Thomas, ON)

Come build the future with us! We are looking for a dynamic Vice President, Finance who is passionate about managing a market leading product portfolio that consumers love. Reporting directly to the President, Masco Canada, you will join a rapidly growing and developing team.

In the role of Vice President, Finance, you will be providing leadership and coordination of Company accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal control, and budget management functions. You will also be the key financial advisor for our dynamic Operations Team in cost accounting and financial planning processes, supporting the development and delivery of company short- and long-term objectives. We are looking for a team player with strong technical accounting knowledge, business acumen, innovative ideas, excellent communication skills, and a drive to win.

What you will bring:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field required accompanied with a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting, internal audit, budgeting, and cost control principles including Canadian and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, federal and provincial financial and taxation regulations.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior level finance or accounting position in a mid-sized manufacturing environment. Experience working with one of the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) is highly desirable.
• Strong operational and cost accounting experience.
• Team player who is able to influence others within the business and functional teams.
• Ability to work under tight timelines within a very dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Passion for technology, desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big inspirations.
• Proven superior coaching and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with comfort working across functions and with different levels of management.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership and coordination of Company accounting processes, financial reporting, compliance, internal control, and budget management functions.
• Plan, organize and direct the day-to-day activities of General Accounting, AP, AR and Costing.
• Drive operating discipline in tracking and analyzing monthly actual P/L, B/S and cash results vs forecast, risks and opportunities, gap closing processes.
• Report timely & accurately all financial and accounting information including financial reports required by Company management, Masco Corporation and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure Company accounting procedures conform with both Canadian and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and consistent with Company Accounting Policies.
• Ensure that all established policies, rules, regulations and agreements are followed. Ensures that all department processes and procedures are appropriately documented and complied with.
• Support VP Operations and Operations Team in developing financial and cost accounting processes and reporting, as well as financial analysis needed for decision making.
• Review business contracts and agreements with vendors.
• Assist in financial presentations for senior management and multifunctional meetings.
• Develop and coach the team, build company financial capabilities.
• Maintain an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls.
• Keeps abreast of current accounting trends, practices and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Administer & monitor various transfer pricing relationships/reporting.
• Manage and direct the performance, recruitment, retention and development of staff to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
• Recommends and monitors benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance.
• Coordinate the various tax compliance reporting including statutory financial statements and act as Company representative for any financial and taxation audits, both internal and external.
• Other assigned responsibilities.

Who You Are:

• A collaborative team player with strong technical accounting and influencing skills, who builds relationships easily across various stakeholder groups in order to maintain strong control and compliance while moving initiatives forward.
• Action oriented, comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business.
• Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement across our entire organization.
• A creative and courageous leader with the ability to manage in an environment of change.
• A difference maker!

Masco Canada delivers innovative water solutions to the building and home improvement markets in Canada. We have been inspiring Canadian homes, communities, and lives for more than 100 years. Throughout this journey, our business has remained steadfast in its commitment to strong values and dedicated individuals, striving to enhance the well-being of our team members, customers, and communities alike. With over 600 employees, our diverse and talented workforce drives our continued success and impact.

To learn more about Masco Canada, visit www.mascocanada.com

Company: Masco Canada

Masco Canada (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.