Vice President, Finance

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm seeks a Vice President, Finance to drive financial performance across a global operation. This high-impact role involves strategic planning, financial reporting, and leading a high-performing finance team while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will possess extensive financial leadership experience and a CPA designation.

Benefits

Generous variable compensation

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• 8+ years in a senior or executive role.
• Background in asset-intensive sectors with $100M+ revenue.

Responsibilities

• Champion financial strategy and planning for international operations.
• Deliver timely financial reporting for business insight.
• Lead treasury management activities including multi-currency transactions.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Financial Reporting

Treasury Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

MBA (considered an asset)

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Vice President, Finance to help drive financial performance, enable smarter decisions, and support growth across a complex, global operation. This role sits at the heart of strategic planning and execution, providing leadership that directly influences operational outcomes, capital investments, and financial reporting. As a key member of the executive team, you'll bring rigor to finance, confidence to stakeholders, and insight to decision-makers. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned finance leader ready to shape the next phase of growth for a dynamic, asset-intensive business.

Responsibilities :

• Champion financial strategy and planning to support international operations and capital-intensive projects
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting that drives business insight and operational decision-making
• Develop capital acquisition strategies and manage relationships with financial partners to secure cost-effective financing
• Lead treasury management activities including multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting frameworks (ASPE, GAAP, IFRS) and oversee successful annual audits
• Partner with business development teams to provide cost modeling and financial analysis for proposals and client bids
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve accounting systems, policies, controls, and procedures
• Guide financial planning and analysis efforts to improve forecasting, budgeting, and operational alignment
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team focused on continuous improvement and results-driven KPIs
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, providing insight that drives strategy and growth initiatives

Requirements :

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA considered an asset)
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 8+ years in a senior or executive role
• Background in industries such as marine, logistics, transportation, or asset-intensive sectors with $100M+ revenue
• Proven success managing finance across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities
• Expertise in corporate finance, treasury, and financial risk management
• Demonstrated strength in leading both accounting / reporting and FP&A functions
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Deep understanding of Canadian and international accounting standards

Remuneration :

• Base Salary $220K plus - based experience, exposure and capability
• Generous variable compensation

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complementary practice areas : Finance & Supply Chain.

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