Director of Finance And Accounting

Director of Finance (Succession Track to CFO) Etobicoke, ON (100% On-Site) About the Company Our client is one of North America’s largest CPG manufacturers, partnering with many of the biggest global brands. Over the past five years, the business has tripled in size and is on track to double again over the next decade. With continued growth, planned acquisitions, and a shift from review engagement to a full audit environment, the company is strengthening reporting discipline, controls, and scalable finance processes. This is a privately owned organization with long-term leadership stability, a place to build real career impact. About the Role The Director of Finance is a key on-site leadership role based in Etobicoke, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a hands-on position overseeing financial reporting, audit readiness, cash & working capital, budgeting/forecasting, and process improvement across multiple facilities (Toronto, Chicago, Wixom). Importantly, this role is designed as a succession-track opportunity, with close exposure to the CFO and ownership and a clear runway to grow into broader enterprise leadership over time. Your Key Responsibilities • Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidation • Own audit coordination and external auditor relationships • Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital improvement, and stronger AR/AP/inventory controls • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles; support profitability and cost discipline • Strengthen internal controls, standardize processes, and improve reporting/ERP utilization • Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting/finance team Estimated Focus Areas • Cash & working capital (treasury, liquidity): 20–25% • Major customer finance / costings / governance: 20–25% • Audit readiness & compliance: 10–15% • Multi-entity consolidation & analysis: 10–15% • Insurance & risk / customer requirements: 10–15% • Budgeting & forecasting: 10–15% Qualifications • CPA, CA required • 7+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including 2+ years managing • Strong technical accounting across ASPE / IFRS (GAAP knowledge an asset) • Manufacturing + multi-entity + audit experience strongly preferred • Advanced Excel + ERP capability (pivot tables/lookups; macros an asset) • Must work 100% on-site in Etobicoke • Year-end: Dec 31 | Audit: April Ideal Candidate You’re a hands-on CPA who wants more than maintaining a steady finance function, you want to build, improve, and raise the standard in a fast-moving manufacturing environment. You likely come from either: • A large public accounting foundation (national / large regional; “Top 10–15” caliber in Canada) plus progressive industry roles, or • A strong industry track into Controller / Finance Manager / Director-level responsibility (manufacturing preferred) You’re assertive in a constructive way, comfortable partnering with leadership, and motivated to become a long-term pillar of the organization — in a role built for someone ready to grow into a future CFO-level seat.

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