Finance leader

Finance Leader

Location: Greater Toronto Area | Fully On-site
Compensation: $175,000 - $185,000 base salary + 20% annual bonus + 3% DPSP match + comprehensive benefits
Language: English; professional written and verbal communication required

About the Opportunity

Our client, a successful and growing Canadian organization, is seeking a Finance Leader to join its executive team. This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys influencing business decisions at the highest level.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while overseeing key financial functions that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and long-term business success. You'll work closely with leaders across the organization, helping translate financial insights into meaningful business outcomes.

What's In It for You

• Join a financially stable and growing organization with a strong leadership team and ambitious growth plans.
• Influence strategic decision-making and contribute directly to the future direction of the business.
• Lead and develop a talented finance team in a collaborative, people-focused environment.
• Gain exposure to executive leadership and complex business initiatives.
• Work in a culture that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and business performance.
• You'll lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management activities across the organization.
• You'll oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, treasury, tax, compliance, and risk management functions.
• You'll deliver meaningful financial analysis and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• You'll identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive operational efficiencies.
• You'll develop and mentor finance professionals while fostering a high-performance team culture.
• You'll support business transformation initiatives and other strategic projects as the organization continues to grow.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• CPA designation required.
• 7+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing finance teams.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and business planning.
• Experience operating within complex, multi-entity or growth-oriented organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for a leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, someone who enjoys partnering with the business, developing people, and helping drive the organization forward."

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