Director, Finance (WR: 773)
Formations Inc.
Our client, Formations, is a privately-owned wholesale distribution and manufacturing company that has been serving the woodworking community across Western Canada since 1991. Headquartered in Edmonton, AB, Formations Inc. operates distribution centers in Vancouver (Langley), Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg. They specialize in non-structural wood products and accessories, tailored to meet the specific needs of their clientele. Their extensive product range includes decorative panels, hardwood plywood, thermally fused laminate panels, and high-pressure laminates. By partnering with leading manufacturers and conducting their own manufacturing, Formations Inc. ensures access to top-quality materials. Dedicated to exceptional customer service, the company focuses on inspiring design and fostering innovation within the woodworking industry.
Formations is seeking a Director, Finance who will serve as a trusted advisor with strong emotional intelligence, capable of recommending and developing long-term financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and financial planning, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements. The Director will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting with internal controls, identifies, and manage financial risks and implements operational improvements. They will collaborate with the executive and management team while effectively communicating financial performance and strategies to external stakeholders as required. This ensures the financial management of the company is both strategically aligned with long-term goals and operationally sound. This leader will develop the finance team of five members and will demonstrate and model Formation’s core values of communication, respect, teamwork, accountability, and innovation in their everyday interactions.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Commerce, with an MBA being an asset. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred, especially for those who qualified at a major public accounting firm. The candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years of managerial experience, ideally within the manufacturing or building supplies sector. proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems (such as Business Central), reporting tools (such as Solver), and experience with UKG Pro are also important.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Nathan Makarowski at nathan@humanisadvisory.com.
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| Job Category | Finance & Accounting |
