Job Title:
Director of Finance - Manufacturing

Our Client:
A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company based in Mississauga. The business is in a high-growth phase and is looking for a hands-on finance leader with a firm-trained foundation and extensive experience in costing, supply chain, and product sourcing. You'll be a key partner to the CEO, helping shape strategy while building financial structure and driving profitability. The culture is built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement - ideal for someone entrepreneurial who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making an impact.

Principal Tasks and Responsibilities Include:

• Lead full-cycle accounting including financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end close

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning

• Improve and standardize AP, AR, and GL processes

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and tax compliance

• Liaise with auditors and external advisors

• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance

• Partner with the CEO on business planning and growth strategy

• Perform detailed costing, margin, and pricing analysis to drive profitability

• Support and influence product sourcing decisions with robust financial analysis

• Collaborate closely with supply chain and operations to align production realities with financial targets

• Build dashboards and real-time reporting for leadership visibility

• Lead margin improvement initiatives tied to sourcing, vendor management, and process efficiencies

• Provide financial guidance on new product and customer analysis to identify scalable opportunities

Qualifications and Pre-Requisites:

• CPA designation strongly preferred, with a firm-trained background (Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting)

• 7+ years in finance/accounting, with extensive experience in manufacturing, costing, supply chain, and product sourcing

• Strong track record in both hands-on accounting and financial leadership

• Proven ability to build processes and structure in a growth-focused environment

• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and incomplete information

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decisions

• Business-minded, proactive, and excited to scale a growing company

Additional Information:

• Location: Mississauga, ON

• Compensation: $150K base + 25%+ bonus (Bonus is tied to company performance/growth)

• Type: Full-time, permanent