{"id":8530,"date":"2026-01-08T06:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T06:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/?post_type=job_listing&p=8530"},"modified":"2026-01-08T06:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T06:02:17","slug":"director-finance-administration-manufacturing-sme","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/job\/director-finance-administration-manufacturing-sme\/","title":{"rendered":"Director, Finance & Administration \u2014 Manufacturing SME"},"content":{"rendered":"

#\ufe0f\u20e3 Ref. 865<\/strong> | \ud83d\udccd Montreal<\/strong> | \ud83c\udfe2 Permanent (On-site)<\/strong>
\ud83d\udcb0 $100,000 \u2013 $125,000 + bonus (up to 10%)<\/strong>
\ud83d\udcc6 Start date:<\/strong> Flexible<\/p>\n

Role Overview<\/strong>
Our client is a long-established Quebec-based manufacturing company specializing in the assembly of mechanical components for industrial lifting equipment<\/strong>. The organization operates in a collaborative, human, and agile SME environment<\/strong>, with a strong focus on operational excellence and quality.<\/p>\n

In a context of growth and organizational strengthening, the company is seeking a Director, Finance & Administration<\/strong> to enhance financial governance, oversee accounting operations, support strategic decision-making, and manage key elements of the HR function<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Accounting & Finance<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udcbc Supervision + hands-on as needed<\/strong>
\u2022 Oversee the full accounting cycle<\/strong> (via internal resource)
\u2022 Improve processes, controls, and reporting<\/strong>
\u2022 Supervise payroll (Netris)<\/strong>
\u2022 Lead cashflow monitoring<\/strong> (critical due to international imports)
\u2022 Manage month-end close<\/strong>, financial statements & annual budget
\u2022 Oversee credit, collections, limits & customer terms<\/strong>
\u2022 Support administrative follow-up on procurement & disbursements<\/strong>
\u2022 Manage sales taxes (GST\/QST)<\/strong> compliance
\u2022 Handle required corporate reporting<\/strong> to the international head office<\/p>\n

2. Financial Analysis & Strategic Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udcca Decision-making insights & dashboards<\/strong>
\u2022 Margin analysis, profitability, operational trends
\u2022 Dashboard creation (advanced Excel required<\/strong>)
\u2022 Support investment evaluations<\/strong>, improvement projects & grant applications
\u2022 Participate in management discussions<\/strong> and influence decisions<\/p>\n

3. Human Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udc65 Administrative & operational HR function<\/strong>
\u2022 Administrative recruitment + coordination for production roles
\u2022 Onboarding, documentation, offers, and disciplinary follow-up
\u2022 Oversee CNESST<\/strong>, disability & benefits files
\u2022 Support managers on HR issues & day-to-day matters
\u2022 Foster a positive workplace culture<\/strong> & recognition initiatives<\/p>\n

4. International Coordination<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\ud83c\udf0e Corporate liaison with international HQ<\/strong>
\u2022 Financial and administrative compliance reporting
\u2022 Regular communication in English (level 7\/10 expected<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

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Candidate Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2b50 Solid experience in SME environments<\/strong> combining Finance + Accounting + HR<\/strong>
\ud83d\udcc8 Strong analytical skills & advanced Excel<\/strong> (models, TCD, dashboards)
\ud83e\udde9 Human leadership style & sound judgment
\ud83e\udde0 Autonomy, rigor, discretion & business sense
\u2699\ufe0f ERP knowledge (manufacturing environment) \u2014 Sage 300 strong asset<\/strong>
\ud83c\udf10 Functional advanced English (international communication)<\/p>\n

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Compensation & Benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 $100,000 \u2013 $125,000<\/strong> + annual bonus up to 10%<\/strong>
\ud83d\udee1 Group insurance (50\/50 cost-sharing<\/strong>)
\ud83d\udce6 FTQ contribution ($1,000\/year)<\/strong>
\ud83c\udfd6 3 weeks + paid holiday shutdown<\/strong> (Christmas to New Year)
\ud83c\udfe1 1 day\/week remote<\/strong> (primarily on-site)
\ud83d\uddd3 Flexible scheduling \u2014 option for 4-day work week<\/strong> depending on profile
\ud83d\ude97 Free parking
\ud83d\udcc6 Flexible start date<\/p>\n

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What Makes This Role Attractive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022 Strategic impact within a growing manufacturing SME<\/strong>
\u2022 Rare blend of Finance + HR + Operations + Strategy<\/strong>
\u2022 International exposure via head office reporting
\u2022 Human, stable, and non-bureaucratic environment
\u2022 Real opportunity to leave a mark<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Montreal, Qc","_application":"roger@agencecarrieres.ca","_company_name":"","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"class_list":["post-8530","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/8530","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/8530\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8531,"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/8530\/revisions\/8531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agencecarrieres.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8530"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}