Vice President Finance

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Canada is seeking a high-impact VP of Finance for a SaaS company. You will guide financial operations and provide strategic leadership to support growth. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in senior finance roles within a B2B SaaS environment. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, while fostering cross-department collaboration and insights.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Strong command of FP&A, full-cycle accounting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Experience supporting international operations (Canada, US, and globally).

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day finance operations, including month-end close, reporting, and cash flow management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO and executive team.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To : CEO & Founder

The Opportunity

The Value Builder System, a profitable and growing SaaS company, is seeking a high-impact, execution-oriented VP of Finance to guide the business through its next stage of growth. With a global client base, a recurring revenue model, and a well-established brand (rooted in the success of Built to Sell and its 3M+ download podcast), the company is entering a pivotal phase of increased operational rigor, and strategic scaling.

This newly defined role is designed for a finance leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You’ll take full ownership of core financial responsibilities, including budgeting, reporting, forecasting, compliance, and cash flow. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll work closely with the CEO, offering strategic input, shaping the company’s narrative, and helping to drive execution that supports long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day finance operations, including month-end close, reporting, and cash flow management
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Develop and refine financial models to support decision-making
• Drive improvements in collections and working capital

Strategic Planning & Investor Readiness

Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO and executive team

Provide strategic insights on business performance and growth opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build trusted partnerships with other departments to support revenue forecasting and expense planning

Present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner

Transform finance from a back-office function into a proactive business partner

Operations & Administration

Mentor and develop a small team, including an existing Senior Accountant

Lead internal control efforts and ensure regulatory and financial compliance across jurisdictions (Canada, US, and international)

Success Criteria & Deliverables

Within 3 Months :

Independently operate the finance function and stabilize cash flow forecasting

Improve collections and reduce accounts receivable days

Establish strong working relationships across departments

Retain and mentor the Senior Accountant

Build a reliable forecasting model

Within 12 Months :

Act as a key strategic member of the leadership team

Embed financial accountability into daily decision-making

Influence business performance with data-driven insights

Drive scalable systems and processes to support future growth

What You Bring

10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment

Strong command of FP&A, full-cycle accounting, internal controls, and compliance

Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics is an asset

Experience supporting international operations (Canada, US, and globally)

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for all audiences

Proven success in founder-led, fast-paced, and remote-first environments

Strategic mindset balanced with a hands-on execution style

Next Steps :

We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application

Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3373622

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Professional Services and Software Development

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