Director of Finance

About the Company

Our client is a world leader in electric heating, offering a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial products. They are looking for a Director of Finance to join their Finance team!

Why Work Here

• Strong and flexible corporate culture

Opportunity to be involved in projects and make tangible contributions to help grow the company

Career development and progression opportunities available

About the Opportunity

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) : Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes to align with corporate goals.

Financial Reporting : Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders and external regulatory requirements.

Cost Management : Oversee cost-control initiatives and contribute to efficiency improvements in operations.

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management : Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements, ensuring the company meets its obligations.

Tax Strategy & Compliance : Partnering with KPMG to develop and manage tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations.

Treasury Management : Oversee treasury functions, including managing cash balances, to achieve working capital targets.

Risk Management : Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks, including credit, currency, and operational risks, to protect the company’s financial position.

Key Liaison with Group Office in Ireland : Serve as the main point of contact for finance-related queries and reporting requirements with the group office in Ireland, ensuring alignment with group-wide financial strategies and compliance.

Internal Controls & Compliance : Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and corporate governance standards.

Team Leadership : Manage and develop a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship, direction, and development opportunities.

Business Partnering : Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product Development) to provide financial insights that drive operational performance.

Strategic Initiatives : Support the CFO in evaluating strategic initiatives.

Financial Systems : Optimize and oversee the implementation of financial systems and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.

About You

CPA designation

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles

Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, or similar industries is preferred

Experience with SAP is an asset

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

PowerBI considered an asset

Salary Range

140,000 - $160,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.