Finance associate Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Focused on leading the transition to a sustainable future, Glen Dimplex Americas is enhancing the moments that matter in life with a commitment to delivering the best design and efficiency in the areas of temperature control and comfort creation. With operation throughout North America, the success of the Glen Dimplex Americas organization is a testament to the strength of our people and investment in innovation and technology.

Our portfolio of industry-recognized brands includes Dimplex, Cadet, and Faber. Together these brands provide complete product offerings in the residential and commercial comfort categories, ranging from electric heaters to fireplaces and controls.

Glen Dimplex Americas is a division of the Glen Dimplex Group - the world's largest manufacturer of electrical heating, which holds significant global market positions in domestic appliances, heating, cooling, ventilation, and renewable energy solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the Glen Dimplex Group privately owns over 40 brands with operations in 80 countries.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance will be a functional leader and a critical member of the leadership team. As the Director, Finance, you will lead the finance function to support the company’s strategic objectives. You will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and ensure the company’s financial health through sound management practices. You will be a key partner in driving financial performance and providing insights for business decisions.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• 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 : Partner 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.

As a people leader, you will :

Shape a Sustainable Future

Keep the Customer Central

Act with Agility

Champion People Development

What You Need

What We Offer

Core Total Rewards

Additional Rewards

Our Values

We Think Customer – we aim to put our customers at the center of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs; creating solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, enhancing everyday moments.

We Care About People – we recognize the power of a community with a common purpose; empathizing with others’ point of view and acting with integrity to create a safe and healthy environment.

We Value Innovation – we are building a better future day by day; developing innovations that will create quality, consumer-centric, sustainable solutions.

We Keep it Simple – we make the complex simple by driving out inefficiencies; which enables us to be agile, responsive, and to get the job done.

How to Apply

Our team members include people like you : enthusiastic, innovative, motivated, and creative. If you are interested in joining our team or learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Glen Dimplex Americas offers a competitive total rewards package, and we are continually striving to attract and retain the best talent available, building ongoing success for both our organization and our employees!

Glen Dimplex Americas is committed to fair and accessible employment practices.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Glen Dimplex Americas; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Glen Dimplex Americas may use AI on different recruitment platforms to screen applications.

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