Director of Finance

Celebrating 55 years of growth, Sym-Tech is a leading finance and insurance provider to the retail automotive industry. At Sym-Tech we are looking for Associates who share our passion for innovation, creativity and results We are passionate about delivering excellent client service, an outstanding Associate experience with opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Sym-Tech is growing quickly and that means endless ways to make a real difference We are currently recruiting a

Director, Finance

to join our headquarters located in Thornhill, ON.

A career with us offers:

A fun, fast paced culture

Opportunities to grow and develop your career

On-going industry training programs and professional development opportunities

A workplace that supports workplace diversity, equity and inclusion

A strong promoter of women in the automotive industry

The chance to work with some of the best in the business

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Director, Finance, will play a critical role in strengthening the Company’s core accounting operations, close processes, and financial controls. This role is heavily focused on improving the quality, timeliness, and reliability of financial reporting through process development, simplification, and automation.

The Director, Finance will oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close activities for the consolidated Sym‑Tech entities, ensure strong balance sheet discipline through robust reconciliations and detailed financial reviews, and provide technical accounting guidance across the organization. While the role includes elements of financial analysis and planning, the primary emphasis is on accounting fundamentals, execution excellence, and building scalable, repeatable processes.

The role provides technical accounting guidance throughout the organization to ensure the consistency of accounting practices and principles throughout the operational business.

The successful candidate will be hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and capable of leading teams through change while operating effectively in a growing, complex environment. This position has two direct reports, and overall responsibility for Financial Reporting, OEM Accounting, and select FP&A activities.

Position Functions:

Core Accounting, Close, and Controls

On time, accurate and complete financial reporting for the Company. Analyze and prepare dashboards on balance sheets, income statements, financial position forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.

Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, ad-hoc analyses and financial reporting.

Ensure accurate accounting for bordereaux, premium flows, claims funds, and insurer settlements.

Oversee cash management, trust accounts, and insurer reconciliation processes.

Own and continuously improve the monthly and annual close processes, including developing standardized timelines, checklists, and accountability across the team.

Lead efforts to simplify, automate, and streamline close‑related activities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cycle time.

Ensure strong balance sheet integrity through timely, well‑documented account reconciliations and resolution of open items.

Perform detailed reviews of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and underlying drivers.

Strengthen core accounting fundamentals, including journal entry discipline, reconciliations, documentation standards, and internal controls.

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

Provide timely, insightful financial analysis on divisional and business unit performance, including revenue, margin, expense, and cash drivers.

Champion data-driven culture within the finance team and broader organization.

Oversee all divisional financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with local requirements and US GAAP.

Support the VP, Finance on technical accounting matters, including documentation and assessments for management and external auditors.

Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting standards and their application, including supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities.

Act as the primary liaison with OEM partners for quarterly, interim, and year‑end financial reporting requirements.

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

Develop and implement clear processes, policies, and procedures to support consistent execution across the finance organization.

Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, driving ownership, accountability, and discipline around key deliverables.

Partner with Corporate Finance to ensure alignment on close processes, reporting standards, and reconciliat