At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance and administration, driving cash management and operational efficiency.
- Company: Join a successful, family-owned distribution business with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a senior leadership role with broad influence.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in finance leadership; CPA preferred.
Our client is a successful, family-owned distribution business with a long-standing reputation for customer service, operational excellence, and strong relationships with customers and suppliers. As the company continues to evolve and grow, they are seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Director, Finance & Administration to oversee finance and key administrative functions across the organization. Reporting directly to the President, this is a unique opportunity to join a well-established business in a senior leadership role where you will have broad influence across Finance, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, and Administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance & Treasury
- Lead daily cash management and rolling cash flow forecasting.
- Manage banking relationships, lending facilities, covenant reporting, and lender communications.
- Drive working capital performance through effective management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Prepare financial analysis and business cases supporting capital expenditures and operational investments.
- Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Accounting & Reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Provide actionable analysis on profitability, product margins, customer performance, inventory aging, and logistics costs.
- Controls, Risk & Compliance
- Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
- Ensure compliance with lending agreements, tax regulations, insurance requirements, and corporate policies.
- Oversee annual insurance renewals and risk management initiatives.
- Coordinate tax filings and compliance activities with external advisors.
- Operational Leadership
- Lead and develop teams across Accounting, Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, and IT.
- Improve cross-functional processes including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, inventory management, and customer service workflows.
- Oversee inventory planning, supplier performance, product availability, and working capital objectives.
- Provide leadership for payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, information technology, and facilities management.
- Business Partnership
- Partner closely with the President to support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.
- Deliver meaningful operational and financial insights that support business decisions.
- Act as a trusted advisor on the financial and operational health of the organization.
- Identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements while providing practical recommendations for action.
Qualifications
- CPA designation preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, ideally within a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role.
- Experience within an SMB in the distribution, wholesale, logistics, manufacturing, or other inventory-intensive industries.
- Strong understanding of working capital management, inventory control, cash flow forecasting, and lending facilities.
- Proven experience leading teams across multiple functional areas.
- Experience overseeing or partnering with Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, IT, or other support functions.
- Demonstrated success implementing or optimizing ERP and business systems.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution.
Director of Finance & Administration in Markham employer: Jobboom
Join a leading player in the damage insurance sector that values autonomy, collaboration, and initiative. With a flexible 35-hour work week, comprehensive benefits including collective insurance and professional development opportunities, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that encourages employee participation in organizational growth. Enjoy competitive salaries, free parking, and the necessary equipment to work effectively both in the office and from home.
