OUR CLIENT:

A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing company based in Mississauga. The business is in a high-growth phase and is looking for a hands-on finance leader with a firm-trained foundation and extensive experience in costing, supply chain, and product sourcing. You’ll be a key partner to the CEO, helping shape strategy while building financial structure and driving profitability. The culture is built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement - ideal for someone entrepreneurial who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making an impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PRE-REQUISITES:

• CPA designation strongly preferred, with a firm-trained background (Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting)
• 7+ years in finance/accounting, with extensive experience in manufacturing, costing, supply chain, and product sourcing
• Strong track record in both hands-on accounting and financial leadership
• Proven ability to build processes and structure in a growth-focused environment
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and incomplete information
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence decisions
• Business-minded, proactive, and excited to scale a growing company

• Lead full-cycle accounting including financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end close
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning
• Improve and standardize AP, AR, and GL processes
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and tax compliance
• Liaise with auditors and external advisors
• Ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Partner with the CEO on business planning and growth strategy
• Perform detailed costing, margin, and pricing analysis to drive profitability
• Support and influence product sourcing decisions with robust financial analysis
• Collaborate closely with supply chain and operations to align production realities with financial targets
• Build dashboards and real-time reporting for leadership visibility
• Lead margin improvement initiatives tied to sourcing, vendor management, and process efficiencies
• Provide financial guidance on new product and customer analysis to identify scalable opportunities