Director of Finance

2 days ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Summit Search Group Full time

Director of Finance, North America

Location:
Surrey, BC

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.

To apply, please submit your resume directly to:

Please note only qualified individuals will be contacted.

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