At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage budgets, and support strategic planning in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Robert Half, a leader in talent solutions connecting you to top opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and access to free online training.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the manufacturing industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Postsecondary degree in finance or accounting and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 $ per year.
Location: Mississauga, Ontario / On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary: Robert Half Canada is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance on behalf of our client in the manufacturing/automotive components industry. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and operational finance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, business partnership experience, and the ability to support decision-making in a dynamic production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the organization's finance and accounting function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
- Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial procedures
- Support strategic planning and provide financial analysis to senior leadership
- Partner with operational leaders to monitor performance, costs, inventory, and profitability
- Oversee compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations
- Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
Qualifications:
- Postsecondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership responsibility
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
- Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or other product-based environments is preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective communication skills with the ability to partner across departments
- Proficiency with ERP systems, financial software, and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting credential
- Experience supporting plant operations, cost accounting, inventory, or standard costing
- Experience with audit coordination, compliance, and financial process improvement
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