Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Finance to lead the financial planning, cost accounting, and reporting functions at Trillium Health Care Products Inc., a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). This role is critical for overseeing the company’s standard costing system, financial performance, and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Duties:

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Developing, executing, and implementing financial strategies to optimize profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance
• Partnering with executive leadership to drive business decisions through data-driven financial insights
• Overseeing and evaluating the Financial Planning and analysis function including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes and making recommendations to executive leadership
• Reporting to executive leadership concerning any trends that are critical to the organization's financial performance

Cost Accounting & Standard Costing Oversight:

• Supervising and overseeing the standard costing system, ensuring accurate cost models for raw materials, labour, and overhead
• Directing cost variance analysis and working with operations to identify cost-savings opportunities
• Ensuring alignment between standard costs, actual production costs, and financial reporting
• Analyzing and reporting on production cost variances (material, labour, overhead) and investigating discrepancies
• Providing actionable insights to operations to improve cost efficiency

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Ensuring timely and accurate month-end close, including inventory valuation, COGS analysis, and gross margin reporting
• Maintaining compliance with GAAP and CRA
• Serving as the primary liaison for external auditors on all accounting, cost accounting and inventory-related matters

ERP & Process Improvement:

• Implementing best practices in financial controls, cost tracking, and automation
• Identifying opportunities to streamline cost accounting processes and enhancing ERP system functionality for cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting
• Supporting new product costing and profitability analysis

Team Leadership & Development:

• Managing and mentoring the finance team, including cost accountants, financial analysts, and other staff
• Recruiting, organizing and training finance staff
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and Business Development to align financial and operational goals

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance teams to align cost data with operational performance
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory and financial audits as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, business administration, economics or related field is required
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience is required
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role within a pharmaceutical, life sciences or manufacturing business is required
• CPA or equivalent is required
• Deep knowledge of standard costing, production variances, cost accounting, and inventory management in a regulated environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems (especially Microsoft Business Central) and advanced financial modeling
• Strong understanding of GAAP, CRA, and transfer pricing requirements
• A proven ability to lead teams, influence executives, and drive financial performance

Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for Dental Insurance, Extended Medical Insurance, Disability Insurance and Pension Plan.

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 CAD per annum