Director of Finance

We are a growing cabinet, kitchens, and finishings business servicing southwestern Ontario. With a focus on multi-family residential and retail settings, we are invited into people's homes and places of work to create great spaces. We have built a reputation for delivering high quality and customized solutions to our clients. With a team of experienced and skilled craftsmen, we can handle projects of any size, from small renovations to large-scale developments. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail has earned us the trust and loyalty of our clients, and we look forward to bringing that same level of service to further clients as we continue our growth.

We believe the fabric of our continued success is our people. This success is driven by providing our employees with an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, we are looking for a
Director, Finance
to join our fast-paced, growing team. This individual will lead our finance and accounting function, working with a back-office team to go beyond traditional bookkeeping and become a strategic partner to a company with immense growth potential. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will leverage deep financial insights to drive profitability, optimize sourcing and pricing strategies, and guide product selection, directly shaping our trajectory for significant expansion. This is an opportunity to harness your passion for growth, inform high-impact strategies, and propel a promising business to new heights by being the right person to unlock its potential.

Key Accountability and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement financial strategies that align with business goals, focusing on profitability, cost optimization, and sustainable growth, with an entrepreneurial approach to seizing market opportunities.
• Lead the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, long-term financial plans, and oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support operational needs and strategic investments.
• Deliver regular, clear, and concise financial reports to leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions that fuel growth.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure financial integrity, and mitigate risks.
• Analyze financial data to provide actionable insights on sourcing, pricing, product selection, and operational efficiency, driving significant business growth.
• Partner with operations, sales, and procurement teams to align financial strategies with business objectives, fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive company-wide growth.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in sourcing materials and production processes while maintaining our quality standards.
• Streamline finance and accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while minimizing administrative overhead.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry standards while proactively managing financial risks.

How do we define success for the role?

• You become a trusted & team-focused leader that delivers actionable insights that directly influence sourcing decisions, pricing strategies, or product offerings, leading to measurable improvements in profitability, market share, or significant business growth.
• You build strong relationships with leadership and operational teams, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making that accelerates the company's potential.
• Budgets, forecasts, and financial reports are consistently accurate, timely, and aligned with ambitious business objectives.
• Finance and accounting processes are streamlined, reducing time spent on administrative tasks and increasing focus on strategic, growth-oriented initiatives.
• You are self-starter, with an entrepreneurial mindset, to drive the growth of the company
• You continuously demonstrate our core values through all aspects of your work: integrity, ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit & collaboration
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

What are we looking for in a successful candidate?

• 7+ years experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
• Exposure to the manufacturing industry, with experience leading inventory management and capital asset management functions preferred
• Exceptional ability to present complex financial insights in a clear, concise manner to non-financial stakeholders, inspiring confidence in growth strategies
• A proactive, innovative thinker excited about driving significant growth at a company with high potential, eager to inform strategy and seize opportunities to scale the business
• Proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies, with a focus on pricing, sourcing, or product optimization
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, Power BI)
• Natural people leader and relationship builder who can establish trust early across the company
• A self-starter who anticipates business needs, proactively provides solutions, and is energized by the prospect of unlocking the company's potential through strategic financial leadership
• Dedicated team player with a positive attitude and the flexibility to get the job done
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to multi-task with several priorities
• Willingness to join a small company and be instrumental in the future growth of the organization