Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Concord, ON

Salary: $140,000-150,000

Industry: Distribution

Position Type: Current incumbent is retiring

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Lead a disciplined and timely month-end close process, ensuring comprehensive inventory reconciliation.
• Deliver accurate and insightful margin reporting across customers, SKUs, and business segments.
• Prepare clear, timely financial reports for executive leadership, lenders, and private equity stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain meaningful, decision-oriented dashboards focused on actionable performance metrics.
• Proactively manage cash flow and maintain strong, effective banking relationships.
• Establish and enforce disciplined accounts receivable aging oversight and collection strategies.
• Oversee vendor rebate accruals, collections, and comprehensive profitability tracking.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cost flows, and turnover to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in working capital performance on a quarterly basis.
• Support pricing governance initiatives to safeguard margin integrity.
• Collaborate with procurement to conduct cost analysis and evaluate vendor economics.
• Analyze contribution margins across product categories and customer segments to inform decision-making.
• Support growth initiatives through robust financial modeling and data-driven analysis.
• Ensure financial system integrity within SAP Business One.
• Oversee the accuracy of inventory costing, landed cost allocation, and rebate methodologies.
• Strengthen internal controls while maintaining operational agility and efficiency.
• Enhance reporting architecture and increase automation to improve financial visibility.
• Partner with IT and operations to elevate data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with the VP on budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation planning.
• Support due diligence activities, integration efforts, and lender reporting requirements.
• Prepare board-level reporting materials and articulate clear financial narratives.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives aligned with revenue growth and EBITDA expansion.

What You Bring

• CPA designation required.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience within distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive environments.
• Strong expertise in working capital management and vendor rebate programs.
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed organization or lender-reporting environment preferred.
• Advanced ERP systems experience required; SAP Business One experience considered a significant asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong financial modeling capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID # 3544954