Vice President, Finance

CB Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Finance to enhance its leadership team. This pivotal role involves overseeing a domestic accounting team, managing international operations, and providing strategic insights into business planning and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background and experience in manufacturing or distribution. Join a financially sound organization that values employee contributions and fosters a culture of growth and empowerment. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of the finance function while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• An accounting designation and previous experience as a senior financial leader.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or wholesale.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a domestic team of accounting staff.
• Provide strategic insight into business planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Oversee the management and development of IT systems and resources.

Skills

Accounting Designation

Senior Financial Leadership

Operational Mindset

Experience in Manufacturing/Distribution

International Operations Oversight

Job description

Classification : VP / Director of Finance

Compensation : DOE

The economy of Metro Vancouver thrives on privately owned businesses that are integral to the North American supply chain and the distribution of goods. These businesses provide a foundation on which the rest of our economy moves. Robert Half is working with one of these organizations to help identify a new Vice President of Finance. You have likely never heard of this organization, but you have very likely used a product that they either manufacture, import, or distribute.

As the size and complexity of the company’s operations have increased, so have the demands on its finance function. Consequently, the business needs to enhance its leadership in the finance team by adding a Vice President of Finance, who will report to the Principal Shareholder and CEO, an entrepreneurial leader. Since this role is new, it is expected that the existing team will remain in place, and the new VP Finance will have the opportunity to bring leadership, management, and fresh ideas to the company’s finance function. Additionally, the VP Finance will:

• Oversee and manage a domestic team of accounting staff
• Oversee the accounting and finance aspects of foreign manufacturing operations
• Encompass all aspects of finance: managing foreign exchange, working with multiple banks and currencies, providing oversight of all financial reporting and preparation of consolidated statements, overseeing annual audits for all companies and subsidiaries, and reviewing accounting policies and procedures
• Provide strategic insight into business planning, forecasting, and analysis
• Oversee the management and development of Information Technology systems and resources

Job Requirements :

This organization reflects a culture rooted in both family values and entrepreneurship. Employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow; opinions are valued, and employees are empowered to make decisions and own their functions within the business. The ideal candidate will share these values, contribute to the culture, and build a healthy organization grounded in sound financial principles. The candidate should also bring:

• An accounting designation and previous experience as a senior financial leader
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, or wholesale
• Ideally, experience overseeing international operations
• An operational mindset, understanding the relationship between accounting/finance and operations

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a financially sound organization as they transition to the next phase of corporate development.

Interested in this role? We’re eager to hear from you! Reach out today to start the conversation. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

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