Vice President of Finance

Vaco by Highspring; Burlington; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT service provider in Burlington, Canada is seeking a VP of Finance to oversee all finance and accounting functions. You will be responsible for developing financial strategies, managing external relationships, and overseeing financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and 10-15 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles. A competitive salary in the range of $160,000 to $180,000 is offered, along with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and development

Excellent total compensation plan

Great benefits

CPA dues

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Experience preparing and issuing financial reporting information.
• Must act with high ethical standards and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance and accounting functions.
• Partner in developing financial strategies.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration of acquired businesses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree

Relevant Master’s degree

CPA designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an IT service & solutions provider. They are looking for a VP of Finance to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Company has doubled in size and continues to grow
• Excellent total compensation plan
• Great benefits
• CPA dues

About the Opportunity

• Overall
  • Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including financial planning, reporting, analysis, budgeting, treasury and cash management, forecasting, risk management and compliance
  • Partner with management in developing and implementing financial strategies to support the Company’s growth objectives
  • Oversee the integration of acquired businesses into existing operations, as applicable, ensuring alignment of financial systems and processes
  • Oversee the annual budgeting process
  • Oversee and monitor the company’s financial position, banking and financing activities and banking and financial covenants
  • Assess, coach and manage the finance team
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including lenders and auditors
• Financial Reporting
  • Oversee the timely issuance of financial reporting information, including financial statements and forecasts
  • Assess and streamline existing processes in respect of the preparation of financial reporting information
  • Oversee, review and improve upon the bank covenant reporting package preparation process and content
  • Responsible for the preparation and presentation of financial performance, forecasts and other analysis to management and the board of directors on a quarterly basis and as needed
• Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Develop appropriate key performance indicators ("KPIs") and reporting methodologies to monitor and drive the financial performance of the business on a segmented and consolidated basis
  • Assess, build and develop robust budgeting, financial forecasting and monitoring processes
  • Develop cash flow forecasting tools and oversee cash flow management activities
• Risk Management and Compliance
  • Oversee the Company’s processes for identifying, assessing and managing the principal risks of the Company
  • Act as the primary contact in managing key external service provider relationships
  • Review, recommend and improve upon existing financial systems (including IT applications/infrastructure), processes and controls in order to (i) manage the principal risks of the business; and (ii) meet the operational needs of the business; and (iii) ensure sufficient documentation of such activities
  • Develop and maintain a documented system of finance/accounting policies and procedures
  • Provide oversight of tax compliance in respect of the Company and its subsidiaries
  • Coordinate with and support the Company's external auditors and ensure audit deliverables are prepared and submitted on a timely basis

About You

• CPA designation strongly desired
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in senior financial leadership roles with oversight of Finance functions across a range of small and mid-sized organizations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Experience overseeing the preparation and issuance of all financial reporting information, including financial statements and cash flow forecasts
• Well-organized and effective time management skills
• Must act with the highest ethical standards and discretion, and have sound business judgement
• Relevant Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree
• Willing to travel across Canada

Salary Range

$160,000 - $180,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #467299. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

EEO Notice

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the following.

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.