Contract Finance Director (Windsor)

Contract Job title: Contract Finance Director Duration: 6-month contract Role status: Current opening Intro paragraph Our client is a large North American automotive manufacturer with over 1,000 employees across Canada and the U.S. They are looking to bring on an experienced finance leader to support the business through a critical reporting and operational period while providing additional support across finance and plant operations. Principal tasks and responsibilities include: - Lead monthly close, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes for Canadian and U.S. entities - Oversee consolidated reporting, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of financial statements - Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and support year-end audit deliverables - Manage forecasting activities, cash flow planning, and financial performance reporting - Support Canadian and U.S. tax compliance activities and assist with intercompany reporting requirements - Maintain oversight of treasury activities, banking relationships, and payment approvals - Provide financial support related to inventory, standard costing, and operational spending analysis - Partner closely with plant operations, supply chain, and leadership teams to support business objectives - Review and support journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other hands-on accounting activities as required - Assist with process improvement initiatives focused on reporting efficiency and internal controls - Coordinate with finance teams across Canada and the U.S. to ensure timely completion of group deliverables - Support the business through a high-volume reporting and operational period with shifting priorities Our client: A large-scale North American automotive manufacturing organization with operations across Canada and the U.S. Qualifications and pre-requisites: - CPA designation preferred - Strong experience supporting Canadian and U.S. finance operations - Prior experience leading year-end close and external audit processes - Manufacturing or automotive industry experience strongly preferred - Hands-on experience with financial reporting, inventory, costing, forecasting, month-end, and year-end close - Strong systems experience including ERP platforms and advanced Excel - Comfortable operating in a rapid-paced environment with multiple moving pieces and minimal ramp-up time - Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally - Must be committed to the full contract term due to the critical timing of the engagement Additional information or perks: - Pay: $125-$150/hour based on experience - Candidate should be available to start within the next 2 weeks - Additional hours may be required during peak periods, particularly around year-end - Role requires onsite presence in Windsor based on business needs - Hotel accommodations will be covered if overnight stays are required isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ol96g