Financial Manager Job

Job Summary
STITCHES Creation is a growing company specialized in apparel branding and decoration, embroidery and custom printing in high-volume corporate uniforms and promotional apparel. We are seeking a sophisticated Financial Manager (NOC 10010) to oversee our financial operations. This role is not just about bookkeeping; it requires a strategic leader who can integrate advanced data analytics and rigorous internal controls into a manufacturing environment. You will report directly to the ownership group, providing the financial architecture necessary to scale our production and market reach.
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Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Financial Strategy & Departmental Leadership: Direct and control the daily operations of the finance department. Develop and implement the factory's financial policies, systems, and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget and regional financial forecasts. Monitor production costs, labor variances, and material expenditures against strategic objectives.
• Advanced Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and management reports. Utilize computational tools to analyze complex data sets regarding manufacturing throughput and profitability.
• Risk Management & Internal Audit: Establish and maintain internal control systems to protect company assets. Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards.
• Liquidity & Capital Management: Manage the company's cash flow positions and investment portfolios. Evaluate capital expenditure requests for new embroidery and screen-printing technology.
• Executive Advisory: Advise senior management on financial aspects of production expansion, potential mergers, or acquisitions within the apparel industry.
• Staff Oversight: Recruit, organize, and mentor financial and accounting staff, fostering a culture of technical precision and analytical excellence.
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Qualifications & Requirements
We have tailored these requirements to match the high-level expertise required for our modernizing factory:
• Education: A Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field is required. A dual background in Computer Science or Mathematics is highly preferred to support our transition to data-driven financial modeling.
• Professional Designation: Completion of/or progress toward a designation is considered an asset.
• Experience: A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, such as Financial Controller.
• Technical Skills:
o Proficiency in ERP system integration and database management.
o Ability to use programming languages for financial automation and predictive simulation.
o Expertise in Cost Accounting and inventory-heavy business models.

Application Process
Interested candidates with relevant experience in B2B embroidery and screen-printing services should submit their resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Early submissions are encouraged. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.