Help Shape the Future of Wabi Iron & Steel
Vice President, Finance
For more than 120 years, Wabi Iron & Steel Corp. has been a cornerstone of Northern Ontario’s industrial landscape. Today, we are at the most exciting moment in our company’s modern history. Backed by a multi-million-dollar Foundry Modernization & Expansion Program, Wabi is undergoing a transformational upgrade—including new molding lines, major capital equipment installations, ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and facility improvements that will position us as one of the most advanced iron and steel foundries in Canada.
As we continue this period of significant growth, capital investment, and operational revitalization, we are seeking an exceptional Vice President, Finance to help lead Wabi into its next century of innovation. This is a senior leadership role with real strategic impact, responsible for driving financial excellence, supporting major capital project execution, overseeing reporting and compliance, and shaping the financial trajectory of a rapidly growing industrial company.
The Role
Reporting to senior leadership, the Vice President, Finance oversees Wabi’s financial operations and provides strategic leadership during the multi-phase Foundry ’29 modernization program. The role works closely with operations, engineering, lenders, and government partners to support major capital investments and operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including AR/AP, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close
- Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and detailed variance analysis
- Evaluate and support major CapEx projects, government-funded initiatives, and multi-stage capital planning
- Enhance internal controls and ensure full GAAP compliance
- Partner with operations to optimize cost accounting, inventory management, and production-driven financial performance
- Provide financial insights to guide automation, modernization, and operational improvements
- Liaise with lenders, auditors, government funding partners, tax advisors, and other external parties
- Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff as the business continues to scale
Qualifications
- CPA designation required
- Minimum 5 years of finance leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, capital project accounting, and ERP systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate cross-functionally
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, project-driven environment
What We Offer
- $120000 – $170000 salary plus bonus and benefits
- The opportunity to help lead a $15M+ foundry revitalization and automation roadmap
- Direct influence on financial strategy during a period of rapid expansion
- A stable, 120-year-old company with a bold, forward-looking modernization plan
- A collaborative environment where your decisions have visible impact
- A chance to be part of the revitalization of a historic industrial leader in Temiskaming Shores
Build Your Future at Wabi
If you’re a CPA a key role in opportunity to with senior finance leadership experience and want to Wabi’s modernization and growth, we would welcome the connect.