Shape the financial future of a high-growth food manufacturer redefining allergen-safe snacking in North America.
About the Company
Our client is a Canadian-owned, category-defining leader in allergen-conscious baked goods. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Toronto Ontario, the company has scaled from a single-product startup to a multi-million dollar business with a growing footprint across North America. With a 30,000 sq. ft. dairy-, nut-, and peanut-free facility and an expanding product portfolio, the organization is on track to grow revenues to 10X+ over the next three years by delivering safe, nutritious, and great-tasting snacks to families across retail and foodservice channels.
The Mandate
This is a newly elevated and strategic finance leadership role reporting directly to the President. As the Chief Finance Officer you’ll do more than manage the numbers — you’ll build the infrastructure, systems, and insights that power decision-making and support aggressive growth. Leading all aspects of finance, IT, compliance, payroll, and office administration, you’ll be a cross-functional partner who translates financial data into business strategy.
This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who brings strong cost accounting, ERP, and FP&A experience from within a manufacturing or CPG environment. You’ll be expected to lead with vision, build structure from the ground up, and deliver clear value across the business.
What Success Looks Like (Year 1 Outcomes)
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Financial operations are streamlined, scalable, and tightly integrated with business functions
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ERP (Spire) is fully optimized for data visibility, reporting, and cross-functional decision-making
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Strategic costing and profitability models are developed and used to inform pricing and commercial strategy
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Forecasting, cash flow, and working capital planning are proactive, reliable, and insight-driven
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Audit-ready financials and internal controls are in place; confidence from board and external stakeholders is high
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Payroll, benefits, IT, and admin operations run efficiently and compliantly
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Government funding programs (e.g., SR&ED) are fully leveraged with on-time, accurate submissions
Ideal Profile
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10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership
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Proven success in a manufacturing or CPG environment (food experience preferred)
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Deep expertise in cost accounting, margin analysis, and inventory control
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Experience with ERP implementation and systems optimization (Spire or equivalent)
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Track record of driving performance through cross-functional partnerships
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Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
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Strong leadership presence with the ability to build teams, influence peers, and act as a trusted advisor
Why This Move Makes Sense
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Growth Mandate: Join a business poised to nearly double in size with a clear runway and supportive ownership
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Strategic Role: Play a core leadership role with influence over pricing, capital planning, and operational direction
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Hands-On Impact: Build scalable systems and capabilities from the ground up
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Mission-Driven Product: Work with a company committed to safety, nutrition, and innovation in the food space
Interested? – Next Steps
If you are a strategic, roll-up-your-sleeves finance leader who thrives in growth environments and loves building structure that scales, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Egility to explore this unique opportunity.
_Egility is committed to creating and fostering culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences, and skillsets in our client’s workplaces. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Egility and our client throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egility will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.
