Head of Finance

Toronto, ON
$128,000-159,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

About Us:How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!Location/Region: This position is located in Toronto Canada.What’s the role?The Head of Finance is the financial leader for Carl Zeiss Vision Canada Inc., responsible for the overall financial stewardship, governance, and performance of the business. This role serves as a strategic partner to Head of Vision Canada and leadership team, providing financial leadership that enables profitable growth, operational excellence, and long‑term sustainability within the Canadian market.Sound Interesting?Here’s what you’ll do:The Head of Finance oversees all finance and accounting activities for Vision Canada, including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal controls, compliance, treasury, tax, and risk management.This role translates complex financial information into clear, actionable insights to support informed decision‑making and execution of business strategy.As a people leader, the Head of Finance builds and leads a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, while ensuring strong partnership with commercial and operational teams across Canada.Do you qualify?Experience and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
Minimum 5–10 years of progressive senior finance leadership experience, ideally in complex or multi‑site Canadian organizations.
Strong experience in financial reporting, FP&A, internal controls, compliance, and balance sheet management.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
Proven leadership capability with experience building and developing high‑performing teams.
High integrity, strong ethical standards, and role‑model behavior aligned with ZEISS values.
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑influencing skills.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

Some travel required (about 5-10%)

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

Medical
Vision
Dental
RPP
Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
The list goes on!

The annual pay range for this position is $128,000 – $159,000The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Debra Ann RyboltAs part of our recruitment process, we currently do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assess applications or make hiring decisions. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.AccommodationZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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