Our Toronto-based manufacturing client is searching for a VP Finance & Accounting. This leader will be responsible for all finance and accounting functions across Canada, US, UK and Asia. This individual will also provide high-level financial leadership and serve as key business partner and a collaborative member of the Executive Team.
VP Finance & Accounting Responsibilities:
- Directly supervise the Director of Finance and dotted line Finance and Accounting team members. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach
- Responsible for timely and efficient operation of the accounting and finance functions, production of financial reports for all companies and compliance with all established Group and parent company financial deadlines
- Oversee preparation and review of monthly reporting package and commentary for Monthly Business Review (“MBR”) with Group Management and submit for the parent company’s monthly Executive Management meeting
- Lead and coordinate with the rest of the Executive Team the annual five-year strategic planning process and presentation to parent company management and ownership
- Prepare and oversee annual operational (income statement, balance sheet and cash flows) and capital expenditure budgets
- Work closely with the VP of Operations to determine optimal inventory levels, cost controls, product costing, etc. and Sales Managers to improve sales forecasting to enhance supply chain management and to improve working capital management through a Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (“SIOP”) or other similar process
- Take a proactive role in all company decisions with financial implications
- Maintain relationships with all parent company functional areas including, but not limited to, accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, risk management, legal, etc.
- Maintain and oversee relationship with parent company’s external and internal auditors; responsible for follow-up and execution of all audit findings and recommendations
- Participate in, contribute and take a leadership role as a member of the Company’s Executive Team
- Interact with Group CFO and parent company Accounting and Finance departments, as necessary, to comply with their requirements or to accomplish Company’s objectives
- Lead evaluation and implementation of all consolidation projects and real estate transactions
- Oversee and manage revisions to standard cost accounting to enable improvement of item and customer profitability as well as manufacturing efficiency
VP Finance & Accounting Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required
- CPA required
- 8+ years of experience in a VP-level leadership role within a Finance of Accounting Function
- 15+ years of experience in similar roles with increasing responsibilities
- Proven experience working within the manufacturing industry
- Must have some experience within public accounting
- International or global experience preferred
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate teams and drive results
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
If you are interested in this role, please apply today!
Thank you,
Stephanie Moncada
Principal
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
