Vice President, Finance

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilmer Group, based in Toronto, is seeking a Vice President, Finance to lead the finance function for a multi-entity investment platform. You will oversee accounting, treasury, reporting, budgeting, and governance, partnering with the CFO and senior leaders to drive value creation.

The role is based in Toronto, onsite five days a week. As VP Finance, you will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, support acquisitions and portfolio reporting, and mentor a high-performing

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large finance teams.
• Strong ability to translate financial data into executive insights.
• Experience across reporting, treasury, budgeting, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function across a multi-entity group.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support investment decisions and performance.
• Support investments, valuations, due diligence, and portfolio reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial reporting

Treasury & budgeting

IFRS & ASPE knowledge

Education

CPA, CA

Job description

Who we are

Kilmer Group is a multi-generational platform for business development and investment, built on operational excellence, long-term stewardship, and trusted relationships. Headquartered in Toronto, we invest across three core sectors: Private Equity, Infrastructure & Real Estate, and Sports & Media, partnering with exceptional management teams to build and grow enduring businesses.

Kilmer Group has built a reputation for disciplined investment, active ownership, and creating long-term value. Our approach is grounded in partnership, integrity, and a commitment to building businesses that generate lasting impact for our partners, stakeholders, and the communities we serve.

Who we need

Reporting to the CFO, we are hiring a Vice President, Finance to play a key leadership role across Kilmer Group's finance function. As our new Vice President, Finance, you will combine financial stewardship with strategic partnership, helping guide decisions that support the continued growth and evolution of a diversified investment platform. Working closely with the CFO, senior leaders, and investment teams, you will oversee financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, investment portfolio reporting, and governance while providing the financial insight that supports investment decisions, business performance, and long-term value creation. You will lead a finance team and contribute across a broad range of initiatives, from evaluating acquisitions and investments to strengthening reporting, improving processes, and building the financial capabilities and infrastructure needed to support the organization's continued growth.

This is an existing, full-time opportunity based in the Toronto office, working onsite five days per week.

What’s in it for you?

Strategic influence. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a trusted partner to the executive leadership team, contributing financial insight that informs investment decisions, capital allocation, and the long-term direction of Kilmer Group.

Breadth and exposure. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise across a diverse investment portfolio rather than within a single operating business. You will work on initiatives spanning financial reporting, tax, budgeting, long-term forecasting, governance, and business performance.

Build what's next. Technology and AI are transforming the finance function, and Kilmer Group is evolving with it - strengthening reporting, deepening financial analysis, and modernizing our processes to harness these new tools. You will help build new capabilities, grow a high-performing team, and shape a financial foundation built for long-term success.

As our new VP Finance, you will

• Lead the finance function. You will oversee accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and cash management across a complex, multi-entity organization, ensuring strong controls, effective budgeting, and timely, accurate reporting. As a trusted partner to the CFO, you will provide the financial leadership and operational oversight that enables the team to deliver with confidence while supporting the organization's growth objectives.


• Provide strategic financial insight. You will translate financial information into meaningful analysis that supports executive decision-making. Working closely with the CFO and senior leaders, you will develop reporting and insights that strengthen planning, support investment decisions, and provide a clearer understanding of business performance across the organization.


• Support investments and corporate growth. You will partner with the investment team on acquisitions, portfolio reporting, valuations, due diligence, and other strategic initiatives. You will work closely with leaders across Kilmer Group and its portfolio companies, providing financial guidance and building trusted relationships that support long-term value creation.


• Lead and develop the team. You will mentor, coach, and support the continued growth of the finance team while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and low-ego environment. You will build capability and create opportunities for continuous learning amongst the team.

You bring

• The leadership. You have experience leading high-performing finance teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You are a trusted advisor who can balance strategic priorities with operational execution while building strong relationships across the organization.


• The foundation. You are a CPA, CA with experience gained in both public accounting and industry, ideally including a Big 4 audit environment. You bring strong technical knowledge of ASPE and IFRS, investment holding company accounting, including asset valuations and investee reporting. You have experience with compliance and risk to ensure adherence with tax laws, accounting standards and internal controls. You know how to apply this technical foundation in a commercial environment, combining accounting expertise with sound strategic and business judgment.


• The financial expertise. You bring experience across financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, cash management, tax and corporate governance within complex organizations. You have worked with investment portfolios, valuations, transactions, or corporate development activities and are comfortable partnering with senior leaders to support investment decisions and long-term value creation.


• The analytical mindset. You are naturally curious and continuously look for ways to improve how work gets done. You leverage data and technology to strengthen reporting and decision-making, and you are excited by the opportunity to modernize finance through automation and the thoughtful application of AI.


• The communication skills. You can translate complex financial information into clear recommendations that support decision-making. Whether working with executives, portfolio company leaders, auditors, or external advisors, you build credibility through sound judgment, strong communication, and a collaborative approach.

Why join Kilmer Group?

Today, Kilmer Group continues to build on decades of successful investment and business leadership offering a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. Beyond our investments, we are committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work through initiatives that support sport, health, research, and community development. Joining Kilmer Group means becoming part of an organization that thinks for the long term, values partnership, and is committed to building a lasting legacy.

Join us

We recognize that no candidate brings every qualification to a role. If your experience is closely aligned with what we are looking for and you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to Kilmer Group, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about your experience and the perspective you would bring to our team.

What you can expect from our interview process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in joining Kilmer Group and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.


• An in-person conversation with the Chief Financial Officer to discuss your leadership experience, your approach to building high-performing finance functions, and how you partner with executives to support investment decisions and long-term growth.


• An in-person presentation and discussion with the Vice President, Talent and Special Projects and a senior member of the finance team. You will be asked to prepare and present a case study, followed by a conversation about your thinking, priorities, and leadership approach.


• A final in-person conversation with the Chief Financial Officer to explore mutual fit, discuss your vision for the role, and answer any remaining questions. Finalists may also have the opportunity to meet additional members of the leadership team.

Kilmer Group is committed to creating a workplace where people are treated with respect, supported in their development, and empowered to contribute their best work. We recognize that diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us make better decisions for our organization, our partners, and the communities in which we operate.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.