Director, Finance and Administration

Are you a dynamic CPA with experience in the manufacturing sector who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves? Are you known for your entrepreneurial spirit and your ability to connect with people? Are you looking to get involved in an SME offering great growth opportunities in the medium and long term? This position is for you, and we want to meet you!

The Company

For over 50 years, and thanks to its 300 employees, the Induspac Group (www.induspac.ca) has proudly served an impressive list of clients who demand quality, custom-made industrial packaging. Based in Candiac on the South Shore of Montreal (Les Emballages GAB), the Group also has production units in Longueuil (JP Carton), Ottawa, and Toronto (Smith-Induspac Packaging). Whether for sophisticated protective packaging or standard cardboard boxes, the expertise developed over the years allows us to be one of the leaders in the field in Eastern Canada today.

Role and Responsibilities

The Director, Finance and Administration reports to the President and CEO and is responsible for managing all of the organization's economic activities. A member of the Group's Management Committee, they provide strategic leadership in the development and management of the company. Working with their team of 8 people (composed of a Controller, Accounting Technicians and Clerks, a Business Analyst, and a Payroll Technician), they participate in operational management with a view to continuous improvement, in addition to ensuring the optimization of performance, profitability, and growth of the company's 4 production units. More specifically, and as guardian of the company's financial health, his main responsibilities include the following:

• Approval of the monthly and annual financial statements of the Group's four companies, as well as their consolidated results;
• Establishment of the policies and procedures necessary for the sound management of the Group;
• Management of administrative processes, liaison with governments, insurers, banks, and financial partners;
• Coordination of the financial planning and budget process, including analysis and updating of forecasts;
• Participation in the analysis of acquisition opportunities and the integration of acquired companies;
• Supervision of the information technology department, various IT systems, governance, and master data integrity;
• Evaluation of financial systems and reports, accounting practices, and initiatives investment;
• Implementation of process improvements, operating systems, and other financial control functions;
• Control of payroll production (produced internally by a technician on her team);
• Establishment of performance indicators and regular monitoring;
• Validation of various contracts and agreements;
• Management of cash flow, liquidity, and banking agreements;
• Support to the team with the financial aspects of projects and the daily management of the various business units (inventories, COGS, and everything related to operational profitability);
• Monitoring of receivables to minimize credit risks and disputes.

Working Conditions

• Competitive annual salary based on experience;
• Permanent, full-time, on-site position;
• 4 weeks of annual vacation, plus 5 paid personal days per year and 4 additional paid vacation days between Christmas and New Year's Day;
• Group insurance program paid 59% by the employer;
• Pleasant and respectful work environment.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Hold the CPA accounting designation or equivalent;
• Minimum of 8 years of financial experience in a manufacturing company;
• Experience in personnel management;
• Experience in acquisitions – an asset;
• Proficiency in Excel, as well as the use of ERP systems;
• Bilingualism (French and English, oral and written).

Required Skills and Abilities

• Has a thorough understanding of business processes;
• Recognized as a team player with positive leadership who communicates well;
• Has good business sense, sound judgment, and demonstrates Discretion;
• Structured, rigorous, honest, and results-oriented;
• Available to visit the Ottawa and Toronto sites approximately once every two months.