Vice President Finance

STRIVE Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Vice President of Finance in Vancouver to lead corporate development and financial strategy. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in senior finance roles, with expertise in capital markets and strategic financial planning. This is a critical leadership role that requires strong skills in communication and relationship building. Competitive compensation is offered, including benefits and bonuses.

Benefits

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in senior finance roles.
• Experience in marine, logistics, transportation, or asset-intensive industries.
• Demonstrated success in capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive corporate development activities including mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead capital markets initiatives including financing and investor relations.
• Oversee treasury functions focused on liquidity management and risk mitigation.

Skills

CPA

CFA

MBA

Strategic financial planning

Capital markets

Mergers and acquisitions

Investor relations

Liquidity management

FX hedging

Education

CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent designation

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President Finance

Vancouver

$220-250K + Benefits / Bonus

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration and Operations & Manufacturing. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do - which is a big reason as to why we have been successful. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover suitable professionals for niche, specialized and what are often regarded as "hard to fill" roles.

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is actively engaged in the search for a Vice President of Finance on behalf of our client—an organization entering an exciting new phase of growth and strategic evolution. This critical leadership role will work closely with the executive team and demands a well-rounded finance professional with proven expertise in corporate development, capital markets, banking, treasury, FX hedging, and strategic tax planning. The ideal candidate will bring a forward-thinking mindset and the ability to drive financial strategy in a dynamic and evolving niche industry with immensely high growth potential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Taking initiative to drive new processes and take ownership of the entire financial / accounting function
• Drive corporate development activities including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead capital markets initiatives, including debt and equity financing, investor relations, and capital structure optimization.
• Assist with strategic financial planning and provide high-level support to the executive team on growth initiatives and long-term financial strategy.
• Oversee treasury functions with a focus on liquidity management, FX hedging, cash flow forecasting, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with tax advisors to develop and implement effective global tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide insightful financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making at the board and executive levels.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align finance with operational strategy and performance.

Qualifications :

• CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent designation strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in senior finance roles, with significant exposure to international banking and global finance operations.
• Experience in marine, logistics, transportation, or asset-intensive industries with $100M+ revenue is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated success in capital markets, including equity and debt transactions, investor relations, and financial structuring.
• Deep experience in corporate development, including M&A strategy, due diligence, and post-deal integration.
• Strong understanding of treasury, FX risk, and international tax planning.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of building high-performance finance teams.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.