About Medicom Group

Founded in 1988, the Medicom Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, single-use infection prevention and control products for the medical, dental, industrial, animal health, laboratory, retail, and health & wellness markets.

Medicom has been a reliable provider of infection control solutions during multiple epidemics, including avian flu, SARS, H1N1, and Ebola, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2021 and 2022.

For the third year running, Medicom Group, a world leader in the production and distribution of infection prevention and control solutions, has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in recognition of its organizational excellence in business performance and sustained growth.

 

Culture, Mission & Values

Vision

A global healthcare company committed to delivering excellent products and services. We strive to partner with our customers by building strong relationships, providing optimal value, high-quality products, and exceptional service through continuous process improvement. We foster a work environment that brings out the best in every employee and we are guided by the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Mission

Creating value by offering reliable solutions and services that provide protection and peace of mind for all those we serve worldwide.

Values

• Customer Centricity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Empathy

 

Job Description

We are seeking a results-oriented and forward-thinking Director of Finance to lead financial operations across Medicom’s North American distribution and manufacturing business.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Finance – North America, this role is a strategic partner to help shape the financial direction of the organization, ensure operational excellence, and enable profitable and strategic growth. As a key member, the Director will be accountable for the full financial reporting cycle, budgeting, forecasting, and in-depth performance analysis. He will own and optimize core financial systems and processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business objectives to ensure scalability.

The Director of Finance brings a strong sense of business acumen and ideally a background in manufacturing and/or distribution, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role combines analytical depth with operational experience and will act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams, empowering better decision-making through actionable financial insights.

He will be able to perform his responsibilities all while living the Company’s values of teamwork, accountability, customer centricity, and empathy.

 

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the North American Finance function:
  • In partnership with the VP of Finance, develop and implement financial strategies to support Medicom North America’s business objectives
  • Transform finance from transactional reporting to a strategic partner by driving insight and visibility into business performance. Partner with stakeholders to ensure the North American business is supported by timely and relevant financial information and analysis
  • Identify and implement appropriate KPIs (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Full cycle accounting, including monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting requirements – i.e. “Closing the books”
    • Scope: Medicom North American operations
    • Present financial reports, analysis, and insights to leadership and stakeholders
    • For management reporting purposes, consolidate all operating divisions under North American responsibility
    • Oversee financial reporting packages submitted by manufacturing site controllers
    • Ability to write accounting memos to support accounting positions
  • Financial statement audit and tax activities and ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies
  • Manage accounting policies and procedures as they pertain to finance
  • Lead annual budgeting and planning process
  • Identify & implement processes and controls to mitigate financial risk and safeguard assets
• Implement appropriate financial systems, analysis, and processes to support Medicom North America’s business needs
• Perform financial due diligence on M&A opportunities and lead post-acquisition integration
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement to the finance functions, systems, and processes
• Supervise the accounts receivable department
• Coach and develop the team members to build/maintain a strong team to meet business needs
• And all other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor that are relevant and related to the proper execution of this position

 

Required Qualifications

Training

• CPA designation required

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10-15+ years in finance, financial analysis and financial reporting, including 5+ years as a people leader
• Experience within the manufacturing and/or distribution industry
• Experience in lean manufacturing finance, management accounting principles
• Experience in supply chain finance management
• Experience with M&A projects and financial due diligence
• Audit experience (financial statement auditor)
• Demonstrably improved processes and improved the FSCP
• Audit experience from an Industry perspective (an asset)
• Knowledge of Business Central (strong asset)
• Full financial statement modelling experience (an asset)

Competencies

• Deep knowledge of full-cycle accounting (PE GAAP, IFRS an asset) in manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Demonstrably improved FSCP (financial statement close process) in prior experiences.
• Intimate with audits “on both sides of the binder” (from a professional services/government point of view, and an industry point of view)
• Experience in partnering with stakeholders to ensure the North American business is supported by timely and relevant financial information and analysis
• Experience monitoring & managing working capital (AR, inventory, payables) requirements with cross-functional partners (Supply Chain, AR & AP, corporate treasury teams)
• Knowledge of Quebec / Canada income tax concepts as well as American tax concepts – ability to identify potential issues that may have to be dealt with by specialists
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to connect across multiple functions and different hierarchical levels
• Coaching skills to develop human capital and the Finance function from “transactional reporting & compliance” to “strategic business partner”
• Knowledge of ERPs and Financial Reporting software (Microsoft Business Central, Hyperion by Oracle – both are assets)
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (specifically, but not limited to, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Power BI).
• Experience setting up & managing the use of financial shared services teams (asset)
• Knowledge & experience deploying AI tools to automate, enhance, and scale financial systems, processes, and teams to meet fast-changing business needs (asset)
• Bilingual French/English, required (other languages, an asset)

Specific Abilities

• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment (priorities may change, deadlines may change, etc.)
• Ability to present data in an understandable way to a non-finance audience (Leadership Team)
• Strive in a transformational environment with a real desire to organize
• Proactivity, hands-on and willingness to play a key role in process improvement
• Sense of accomplishment from partnering with the business and driving growth & profitability with timely, relevant, and insightful financial information
• Innovative thinker who strives to continuously improve and can motivate and inspire others to do so as well
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect across multiple functions and different hierarchical levels
• Mobilizing leadership and motivation to coach the teams to reach their full potential

 

Why Join Medicom

• Become part of the Medicom family
• Make your mark by contributing to the success and growth of a new plant
• A work environment that fosters personal, professional, and corporate growth
• A performance-driven organization that attracts, develops, rewards, and retains top talent

 

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