Vice President, Client Finance

Horizon Recruitment Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Vice President, Client Finance to oversee complex financial matters and internal financial strategy. The ideal candidate is a CPA-designated professional with at least 4 years of experience in senior public practice, excelling in client relationships and financial advisory. This role involves financial oversight, mentoring team members, and managing client engagements to ensure effective financial operations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years as a Senior Manager or above in a public practice firm.
• Experience advising clients in financial services sector is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a financial advisor, delivering strategic insights.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance requirements.
• Lead financial planning and budgeting.

Skills

Financial advisory

Client relationship management

Financial modeling

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA designation

Senior public practice experience

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CA$180,000.00/yr - CA$210,000.00/yr

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Horizon Recruitment Inc. is working with a respected and high-performing financial services organization that is seeking a strategic and client-facing Vice President, Client Finance to join their leadership team. This is a key executive role responsible for guiding clients through complex financial matters while leading internal financial strategy, reporting, and governance across a broad portfolio of services.

This is an ideal opportunity for a CPA-designated finance professional with senior public practice experience(minimum 4 years at the Senior Manager level) who thrives on building relationships, offering advisory level insights, and working at the intersection of operations, compliance, and client service.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a financial advisor to clients, delivering strategic insights and solutions
• Oversee and review financial reporting, regulatory filings, and compliance requirements
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting for both clients and internal initiatives
• Manage client engagements from a financial perspective, including complex corporate structures and transactions
• Partner with business development teams to support client onboarding and proposal development
• Lead internal financial operations, reporting directly to executive leadership
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial policies, and risk management practices
• Guide clients through changes in accounting standards, tax strategy, or governance updates
• Mentor and lead members of the finance team and contribute to ongoing talent development
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators as needed

Requirements:

• At least 4 years as a Senior Manager or above in a public practice firm (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred)
• Experience advising clients in the financial services sector is highly preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, financial modeling, and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client relationships and deliver high-impact insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex financial matters clearly
• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative and client-focused mindset
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and decision-making capability

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complementary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Real Estate, and Financial Services

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