Vice President Finance

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc has been retained by Summit Earthworks Inc. to search for their next VP Finance.

Company Overview:

Summit Earthworks Inc. provides full-service environmental solutions. They are an industry leader in responsible contaminated and clean soil management, both at their permitted soil treatment facilities and onsite. Their project services include contaminated site remediation, specialized earth and civil works, habitat restoration and instream work.

Their team of professionals is committed to ensuring that their solutions are environmentally sustainable and positively integrated into our communities. They are a locally owned, values-based company, that care deeply about the safety and well-being of their employees, clients, and stakeholders.

Role:

Although the VP-Finance position typically includes oversight of the Controller or Director of Finance and the Finance team led by that person, the nature of this position is different in its objectives. Rather than focusing on the details around how the Finance team accomplishes its duties, the VP-Finance is more concerned with working within the senior executive team to identify and implement strategic direction for the business. This involves analyzing operating results to consider implications to the existing and possible future operational paradigms. The VP-Finance also has primary responsibility to communicate operating results and plans to key stakeholders.

The new VP Finance should have a solid understanding of accounting and financial principles, probably having attained a CPA designation which is perhaps supplemented by an MBA Finance or other training or experience in finance, strategic planning, leadership, and other aspects strengthening business acumen.

Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the CEO and President
• Oversee the Finance department on a high-level basis in collaboration with the Controller/Director of Finance, who is responsible for its direct day-to-day management
• Identify best practices and tools for optimal fiscal management in collaboration with the Controller/Director of Finance
• Monitor business performance and resource utilization from financial reports generated by Finance, as well as other reporting sources
• Manage cashflow and liquidity to support business plans and operations
• Consider operating and capital risk management in the context of available assets, liabilities, and planned strategic initiatives
• Participate collaboratively as part of the senior executive team to establish long-range goals, strategies, and operating and capital plans and policies
• Utilize analytical finance tools as appropriate to consider for example cost-benefit, discounted cashflow, NPV, and ROI, for support in senior executive team deliberations
• Consider tax and shareholder implications of decisions contemplated by the senior executive team
• Prepare forecasts and operating and capital budgets reflecting updated operational and financial conditions, and/or the effect of strategic initiatives identified by the senior executive team
• Acquire industry knowledge and an informed sense of economic trends that are relevant for purposes of assessing opportunities and potential challenges for the company
• Present reports, forecasts, and relevant explanations to the senior executive team, lenders, and other key stakeholders
• Hone leadership, communication, and change management skills

Required Skills and Experience:

7-10 years in Senior Finance Role

CPA Designation

MBA Finance

Bank Financing experience

Modelling/Forecasting/Budgeting experience

Experience with Legal and Real Estate Contracts

Management/Administration

- Excellent Microsoft Office Skills

- Outstanding Excel skills

- Experience working in/with high growth companies an asset

- Experience with ERP systems an asset

- Ability to communicate to people at all levels

- Highly motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm

- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong leadership and mentoring skills

- High level of integrity and work ethic

- Strong motivation to continuously improve personally, and professionally

- A competitive, never give up attitude

This role is located in Mission, BC.

Compensation:

The range offered for this position is: $170,000 – $190,000 annually, plus bonus.

Compensation offered within this range is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skills, qualifications, experience and credentials.

If this position suits your skills and experience, we want to talk to you!

Please apply by submitting your resume and a covering letter outlining why you are a suitable candidate for this exciting role.