Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
Interim Chief Financial and Operations Officer (Contract – Parental Leave Coverage) Location: Toronto, ON (hybrid) Term: Fixed-term contract (November 2026 – December 2027) Who We Are Based in Toronto, Canada Pooch is a …
Skills: Financial planning, Supply chain management, Operations management, Human resources, Budgeting
Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Hybrid
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The interim executive will oversee finance, supply chain, and HR functions while providing leadership and decision-making support to the company. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, optimizing supply chain operations, and guiding organizational people initiatives.
Candidates must have 8+ years of senior finance or operations leadership experience, preferably in consumer products or retail. The role requires strong financial acumen and the ability to work hands-on in a high-growth, mid-sized company environment.
Interim Chief Financial and Operations Officer (Contract – Parental Leave Coverage)
Location: Toronto, ON (hybrid)
Term: Fixed-term contract (November 2026 – December 2027)
Who We Are
Based in Toronto, Canada Pooch is a fast-growing pet gear company leading the way in functional, problem-solving products for dogs. From everyday essentials to category-defining innovations, we design gear that meets real needs and raises the bar for comfort, performance, and style in the pet industry.
Role Summary
We're looking for an experienced operating executive to step into an interim leadership role covering Finance, Supply Chain, and HR while one of our Co-Presidents is on parental leave. This is a hands-on position for someone comfortable owning multiple functions in a mid-sized, high-growth company - not just overseeing from a distance but staying close to the day-to-day.
This is a fixed-term contract with a defined start and end date, ideal for an experienced CFO, COO, or VP-level operator between roles, or a fractional/interim executive seeking a substantial engagement. It is a full-time hybrid role based in Toronto.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
Supply Chain / Operations
HR / People
Qualifications
What We Offer
At Canada Pooch, we design products you and your pooch can depend on every day.
We are designers of high quality, fashionable and functional pet outerwear and accessories located in Toronto, Canada. Helping your pooch brave the rain and cold in style is what we do best. Everything we do at Canada Pooch is guided by 3 main principles: 1. Your pup should be at least as stylish as you are, maybe more! 2. Function first – your pup needs to feel warm, comfortable and dry 3. Your pet deserves top quality fabrics and craftsmanship Whether your pooch’s schedule includes rigorous rural hikes, play sessions in the park, or casual city walks, our range of styles ensures versatility and the utmost protection. We obsess over every detail – just ask our resident product testing pooch, Bella the puggle. She inspires us every day to get down on all fours and sniff out life as a dog (that’s how we developed the comfiest cosiest dog coats around)! There’s no denying the adorable charm of our product line, but it is the craftsmanship and functionality of Canada Pooch products that set us apart from the rest. We truly love animals, and strive to develop innovative, forward-thinking products that guarantee a positive experience for dogs and owners alike. Canada Pooch apparel and accessories do not contain any animal products. No down. No fur. No leather. See you at the park!
Offices: 559 College St, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1A9, CA
At Canada Pooch, we design products you and your pooch can depend on every day.
We are designers of high quality, fashionable and functional pet outerwear and accessories located in Toronto, Canada. Helping your pooch brave the rain and cold in style is what we do best. Everything we do at Canada Pooch is guided by 3 main principles: 1. Your pup should be at least as stylish as you are, maybe more! 2. Function first – your pup needs to feel warm, comfortable and dry 3. Your pet deserves top quality fabrics and craftsmanship Whether your pooch’s schedule includes rigorous rural hikes, play sessions in the park, or casual city walks, our range of styles ensures versatility and the utmost protection. We obsess over every detail – just ask our resident product testing pooch, Bella the puggle. She inspires us every day to get down on all fours and sniff out life as a dog (that’s how we developed the comfiest cosiest dog coats around)! There’s no denying the adorable charm of our product line, but it is the craftsmanship and functionality of Canada Pooch products that set us apart from the rest. We truly love animals, and strive to develop innovative, forward-thinking products that guarantee a positive experience for dogs and owners alike. Canada Pooch apparel and accessories do not contain any animal products. No down. No fur. No leather. See you at the park!
Offices: 559 College St, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1A9, CA
