Job Title:
Interim Finance Director
Duration:
4-month contract (August-December 2025)
7.5 hours/day
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes for Canadian and U.S. entities
  
• Lead financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements and consolidation
  
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors (year-end audit support)
  
• Manage group reporting, P&L oversight, and cash flow planning
  
• Coordinate tax compliance (Canada and U.S.) and support transfer pricing processes
  
• Oversee payment execution and accounts payable
  
• Maintain banking relationships and treasury oversight
  
• Work with teams in Canada, the U.S., and Europe to manage group-level financial deliverables
  
• Provide costing and inventory support (not overly complex - distribution-focused)
  
• Perform journal entries and hands-on support where needed (this is not a pure oversight role)
  
• Collaborate with internal business partners to align financials with sales and distribution operations
  

Our client:
A global sales and distribution organization in the life sciences sector, with operations in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. They are entering year-end and inventory close season and are transitioning some internal roles - this consultant will play a key role in ensuring smooth financial execution during this critical period.
Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• CPA designation or equivalent preferred
  
• Experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. entities (including tax and regulatory requirements)
  
• Strong audit background or prior experience leading financial year-end processes
  
• Distribution industry experience is required
  
• Hands-on financial reporting, month end, year end and year end inventory experience is required
  
• Comfortable liaising with external auditors, internal stakeholders, and international counterparts
  
• Strong systems experience (SAP, Excel, etc.) and comfort with booking entries when needed
  
• Collaborative attitude, patient and open as there will be minimal training and many moving pieces
  
• Must be committed to the full term - this is a critical business period
  

Additional information or perks:

• Pay: $120-$145/hour (based on a 7.5-hour day)
  
• Chosen candidate should be available to start within the next 2 weeks
  
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods (especially around year-end)
  
• Candidate will be required to be onsite in Windsor 3-6 times per month based on business needs
  
• Hotel accommodations will be covered if overnight stays are required