Vice President, Finance

AutoVerify Inc.; London; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Canada is seeking a Vice President, Finance to lead financial strategy and operations. This executive role demands strong leadership, extensive financial experience, and the ability to drive growth and manage risk. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance/accounting, CPA designation, and substantial management experience. The position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of remote work.

Benefits

Paid time off

Half day Fridays

Professional development support

Paid volunteer time off

Cultural holiday exchanges

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in an accounting/finance management role.
• Experience with growth-stage companies or transformational change.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for strategic business planning with the Executive team.
• Lead governance, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Zuora

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Finance Full Time Canada Remote $120,000 - $175,000 CAD per year

Accelerate your career with AutoVerify!

About AutoVerify

AutoVerify is a technology company born in London, Ontario. We operate remotely, hiring employees across Canada. AutoVerify is a comprehensive suite of digital solutions tailored toward automotive dealers, manufacturers, lenders, and marketplaces alike. We enable businesses to better serve their customers. Visit our website to learn more : https : / / www.autoverify.com /

Under the Hood

Join our team and work from anywhere in Canada – home, coffee shop, or even poolside, because we’re all about remote life. Enjoy perks like paid time off, fun events (virtual and in-person) and half day Fridays all year round to boot. We hire incredible people and your job referrals are not just appreciated; they’re rewarded. Our culture is driven by communication and trust, acknowledging and supporting your life outside of work with the flexibility you deserve. All this to say, we value your journey at AutoVerify, both personally and professionally.

The Role

The Vice President, Finance role is focused on providing leadership and oversight to the extensive financial services and strategy across the organization, leading financial strategy to drive growth, operational efficiency, and long term company value. This is a critical leadership and business advisory role and this position is a key member of the Executive team and is the most senior financial employee at the company. The Vice President, Finance will be a true business partner and trusted advisor heavily involved in all aspects of the overall business with responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring financial strategies, policies, procedures and systems including all accounting, internal planning and control, financial reporting and corporate budgeting. You will build a disciplined and strategically focused finance function and will provide the leadership and drive required to support the Executive team in making the right decisions that mitigate risk and improve financial management and the overall performance of the organization. You will also be responsible for providing direct leadership to a cross-functional finance team to effectively support the organization’s financial objectives. This is an Executive-level position reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for strategic business planning working closely with the Executive team.
• Engage where required with the Board of Directors, investors and strategic partners.
• Oversee detailed strategic and operational financial analyses.
• Develop and implement procedures and systems for the financial control of the company.
• Oversee and manage business development activities, ensuring that business targets are met.
• Develop and coordinate all relationships with financial institutions.
• Lead governance, controls, and compliance frameworks aligned to evolving regulations and industry standards.
• Lead the organization’s enterprise risk management program, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, compliance, financial, and reputational risks to safeguard long-term stability and performance.
• Develop and maintain all necessary finance policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting.
• Oversee the preparation of long-term financial plans, annual financial budgets, quarterly and monthly operating reports, and financial statements.
• Work closely with the Executive team to review sales forecasts, revenue recognition, and cash flow models.
• Oversee & develop internal audit and oversee external year-end review.
• Advise on long-term business and financial planning.
• Develop and direct the implementation of a solid business development plan and its various subsidiaries.
• Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance team.
• Other projects, duties and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in an accounting / finance management role.
• Experience with growth-stage or transformational change (e.g. scaling organizations or leading through IPO, acquisitions)
• Experience managing a team of finance professionals.
• Experience with equity / debt financing, investor presentations, and shareholder communications.
• Proficiency in modern ERP and finance management platforms (e.g. Sage 50, Zuora)
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Exemplary analytical thinking, decision-making and math skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when multitasking.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to growth and change.
• Highly organized with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Payroll experience is a must.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including excellent knowledge of Excel.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and legislation.

Performance Package

The salary range listed is for a Canadian employee. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to salary, eligible AutoVerify employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.

Pit stop… there’s more perks!

• We continually optimize our onboarding process to ensure your first day at AutoVerify is a smooth ride.
• We are fully remote and work half day Fridays all year round.
• We embrace cultural differences, which is why you can exchange statutory holidays for cultural holidays throughout the year.
• We hold quarterly company-wide Lunch & Learns because food and learning fuel us.
• We provide financial support with professional development to turbocharge your skills.
• We provide paid volunteer time off so you can support a charitable cause in your community.
• We ignite fun through the planning of virtual and in-person events all year long.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to join our team.

At AutoVerify, we embrace innovation and technology, and we leverage AI as part of our recruitment process. Human oversight remains central to every stage, as we are deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide support throughout the recruitment process, including accommodations that respect and address applicants’ accessibility needs.

While all submissions are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications will be held in strictest confidence.

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