Head of Finance

3 days ago

NiagaraontheLake, Ontario, Canada Drake International Full time

About the Company:

Representing an established and fast-growing consumer technology company that has been innovating for decades. They're currently transforming their business model by expanding into connected technology, launching subscription-based services, and entering new product categories. With strong e-commerce reach, major retail partnerships, and a culture that empowers creativity and bold ideas, this organization offers the opportunity to make a real impact and contribute directly to their next stage of growth.

About the Role:

As the ideal candidate, you bring the confidence and capability to act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team. You understand how to drive business value, assess risk, and provide insightful guidance across financial, operational, and organizational matters. You're skilled at asking the right questions, challenging assumptions respectfully, and offering sound judgment that elevates decision-making. Known for building strong processes and implementing effective structures, you thrive in fast-growing, evolving environments. If you're passionate, adaptable, and motivated by meaningful responsibility from day one, this opportunity with a dynamic, growth-focused consumer technology organization is an excellent fit.

How you will contribute to the team

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, treasury, and taxation, while serving as a key contributor to broader organizational decision-making.
  • Partner closely with the CEO and Management Team to support major business decisions and transactions.
  • Drive automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Strengthen financial and operational controls by recommending and implementing best-practice processes and governance.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the finance team.
  • Oversee risk management and internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance and advising the CEO on key risks.

Qualifications

  • CPA designation or equivalent (CPA US or ACCA accepted)
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting
  • Background in consumer goods, wholesale, or retail environments
  • Proven experience building teams, implementing processes, and driving organizational improvements
  • Financial Planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis.
  • Excellent knowledge of international financial reporting standards, accounting principles and practices, financial reporting, and costing, pricing systems.
  • Deep Experience optimizing ERP systems from a logic perspective for financial reporting and analysis purposes. Coding experience would be an asset
  • Strong in the technology side of systems (i.e., Python coding).
  • Experience working with data platforms, information systems, and analytics.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams.
  • Experience supporting a senior management team.

What's in it for You:

  • Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 + bonus
  • Job Type:
    Full-time in office
  • Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision

About Drake International

Since 1951, Drake International has been a global leader in flexible and permanent staffing, connecting people with the right roles at any career stage, both in Canada and worldwide. As a leading recruitment and HR partner, we collaborate directly with employers to bring you the best opportunities at no cost, ensuring a human-centered approach that helps everything work seamlessly.

Drake International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to championing accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in the workplace. Accommodation is available on request at all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact your Branch Representative at DLNA-Branch-

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