Job Title: Interim Finance Director

Duration: 4-month contract (August-December 2025)

7.5 hours/day

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Oversee the monthly and year-end close processes for Canadian and U.S. entities
• Lead financial reporting, including preparation of financial statements and consolidation
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors (year-end audit support)
• Manage group reporting, P&L oversight, and cash flow planning
• Coordinate tax compliance (Canada and U.S.) and support transfer pricing processes
• Oversee payment execution and accounts payable
• Maintain banking relationships and treasury oversight
• Work with teams in Canada, the U.S., and Europe to manage group-level financial deliverables
• Provide costing and inventory support (not overly complex - distribution-focused)
• Perform journal entries and hands-on support where needed (this is not a pure oversight role)
• Collaborate with internal business partners to align financials with sales and distribution operations

Our client: A global sales and distribution organization in the life sciences sector, with operations in Canada, the U.S., and Europe. They are entering year-end and inventory close season and are transitioning some internal roles - this consultant will play a key role in ensuring smooth financial execution during this critical period.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• CPA designation or equivalent preferred
• Experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. entities (including tax and regulatory requirements)
• Strong audit background or prior experience leading financial year-end processes
• Distribution industry experience is required
• Hands-on financial reporting, month end, year end and year end inventory experience is required
• Comfortable liaising with external auditors, internal stakeholders, and international counterparts
• Strong systems experience (SAP, Excel, etc.) and comfort with booking entries when needed
• Collaborative attitude, patient and open as there will be minimal training and many moving pieces
• Must be committed to the full term - this is a critical business period

Additional information or perks:

• Pay: $120-$145/hour (based on a 7.5-hour day)
• Chosen candidate should be available to start within the next 2 weeks
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods (especially around year-end)
• Candidate will be required to be onsite in Windsor 3-6 times per month based on business needs
• Hotel accommodations will be covered if overnight stays are required