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Director of Finance, North AmericaSummit Search Group • Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
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Director of Finance, North America

Director of Finance, North America

Summit Search Group • Surrey, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client, a North American leader in the manufacturing and wholesale sector is seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to guide financial strategy, lead a high performing team, and support the company’s continued growth across Canada and the United States.

This is a critical executive role for a forward thinking finance leader who brings depth in financial planning, reporting, risk management, and operational finance within a multi entity, multi site environment.

What You Will Lead

Financial Strategy and Planning

  • Own financial planning for the North American business, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long range planning.
  • Analyze performance, identify risks, and provide recommendations that support sustainable profitability and growth.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • Oversee internal and external financial reporting for executive leadership.
  • Deliver monthly financial statements and rolling forecasts with accuracy and insight.
  • Present variance analysis and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and develop finance and accounting teams across Canada and the USA, including FP&A, AR, AP, and Controllers.
  • Build capability within the function as the business continues to scale.

Operational Finance

  • Oversee cash flow, expenditures, internal controls, and corporate compliance.
  • Ensure the ERP system, ideally SAP Business One, supports accurate reporting and efficient day to day operations.
  • Enhance processes, workflows, and operational discipline.

Business Partnership

  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations to support pricing, new business initiatives, and cost optimization.
  • Provide financial modeling and strategic insights that drive decision making.

Risk Management and Compliance

  • Lead tax planning, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks across multiple states and provinces.
  • Oversee insurance requirements and financial risk management.
  • Support financial analysis for contracts, investments, and major business decisions.

What You Bring

  • 15 plus years of progressive financial leadership experience.
  • CPA, MBA, or advanced financial education is a strong asset.
  • ERP system experience ideally in SAP Business One.
  • Expert knowledge of US & Canadian GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Thorough knowledge of financial planning & analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Understanding of corporate tax principles and pricing considerations for a North American business operations.
  • Experience leading Finance teams in a high volume transaction business, multi-entity, multi-site, and North American setting.
  • Proven success building and managing high performing teams and driving change in a growing business.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to simplify complexity, design effective systems, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
  • Advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis, ERP systems, and BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership capabilities with a collaborative, strategic mindset.
  • Strong ability and willingness to execute, be hands on, and tactical.

Please note only qualified individuals will be contacted.

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