Overview
Financial Director Jobs in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada at Hays
Title: Financial Director
Company: Hays
Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Director, Finance (Scarborough, ON) – Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Compensation: $150,000-$210,000 + total compensation package
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance on behalf of a leading automotive parts manufacturer. This is a critical role responsible for assessment of corporate financing alternatives, treasury functions, overseeing all corporate accounting functions and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of four accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Consolidate financial statements from four separate manufacturing plants into corporate-level reporting.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls and compliance with IFRS/GAAP standards.
- Prepare and present consolidated financial reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Manage annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
- Implement and optimize ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across all entities.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing consolidated insights for strategic planning.
- Partner with plant controllers to ensure alignment on accounting policies and procedures.
- Analyze variances and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee corporate tax filings.
- Lead special projects such as system upgrades, mergers/acquisitions integration, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Responsibility for treasury function
- Assessment of corporate financing alternatives
Qualifications:
- CPA designation required.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong background in manufacturing or automotive industry preferred OR an AudiT background coming direct from firm
- Expertise in consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
