About the Role
We are conducting a search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a well-established, privately held manufacturing organization in the Southwestern Ontario area. This is a highly visible and strategic leadership role, partnering directly with the CEO and Board to shape the financial direction and long-term growth of the business.
Operating in a complex, multi-site North American environment, the organization has experienced strong growth and continues to scale both organically and through strategic initiatives. The incoming CFO will play a transformational role—elevating financial infrastructure, strengthening reporting and controls, and building a forward-looking, data-driven finance function that supports enterprise-wide decision-making.
This is not a maintenance CFO role. It is a build-and-evolve mandate. The successful candidate will bring structure, discipline, and commercial insight to a business that is poised for its next phase of growth. You will act as a true business partner to operations, sales, and executive leadership, while also supporting Board-level reporting, investor expectations, and strategic initiatives including potential acquisitions and system enhancements.
The role offers the opportunity to step into a well-positioned organization with strong market presence, where finance can materially influence performance, scalability, and long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO and Board, providing clear, actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy, aligned with growth and operational priorities
• Oversee all aspects of financial stewardship, including accounting, reporting, tax, audit, treasury, and compliance
• Build and enhance financial reporting capabilities, including Board-level reporting packages and performance dashboards
• Establish a disciplined FP&A function, driving forecasting accuracy, budgeting processes, and forward-looking analysis
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and supply chain to improve cost visibility, margin performance, and plant-level decision-making
• Drive improvements in working capital, cash flow management, and capital allocation discipline
• Lead and develop a scalable finance team across multiple locations, ensuring strong bench strength and succession planning
• Improve ERP utilization and reduce reliance on manual processes, enhancing data integrity and reporting efficiency
• Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, integrations, and broader business transformation efforts
Ideal Candidate Profile
• CPA designation, with a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; MBA considered an asset
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent) within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, operational finance, and multi-site business environments
• Demonstrated experience working with Boards, investors, or external stakeholders, ideally within a private equity-backed setting
• Track record of building or evolving finance functions, including FP&A, reporting, and controls
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial insights to operational and commercial outcomes
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across multiple regions
• Hands-on yet strategic leadership style, with the ability to move between detail and enterprise-level thinking
• High level of integrity, sound judgement, and the confidence to challenge constructively
• Thrives in an evolving, growth-oriented environment where building structure and driving change is required
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• True seat at the table with direct exposure to the CEO and Board
• Opportunity to shape and elevate the finance function within a growing organization
• Broad scope across strategy, operations, and financial leadership—not just reporting
• Ability to make a tangible impact on performance, scalability, and long-term value creation
• Work within a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that values practical, results-oriented leadership
• Exposure to multi-site operations and cross-border business dynamics
Vacancy
This position is open as part of a planned leadership transition, with the current CFO moving into a different role within the organization.
Compensation Package
A competitive executive compensation package will be offered, including base salary, performance-based bonus, and long-term incentive components. Details will be shared with qualified candidates during the process.
Additional Information
In accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) and applicable regulations, applicants are advised that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in the recruitment process. This may include the use of AI-enabled tools to support candidate sourcing, screening, or other administrative aspects of the hiring process.
All employment decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers, and the use of AI does not replace human judgment in the evaluation or selection of candidates.