VP of Finance

SafetyCo Partners; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

Job summary

SafetyCo Partners seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy for SafetyCoLabs, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and controls across multiple workstreams. This hybrid role requires CPA designation and hands-on governance.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of progressive finance experience with 3–5 years in a senior leadership role, and strong proficiency in accounting systems and financial analysis. Ontario travel and two-day office presence are required.

Qualifications

• Mandatory CPA designation.
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience with 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct experience managing an annual audit process, including ASPE.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel modelling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial tracking for SafetyCoLabs across multiple workstreams.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for leadership.
• Track actuals, commitments, and forecasts across all project workstreams.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Provide financial insights to support project decision-making.
• Support procurement decisions with financial analysis and cost controls.

Skills

CPA designation

Senior finance leadership

Audit management

Excel modelling

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

This is a hybrid role with in-office work required two days per week at one of our SafetyCo locations. The role also requires travel to other SafetyCo locations across Ontario approximately twice per month.

Project Overview

The VP of Finance plays a key role in overseeing financial management, reporting, and operational financial controls for SafetyCo's newest endeavour, SafetyCoLabs.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across a complex, multi-workstream initiative. In addition, the role is responsible for treasury management, auditing and reporting into the broader organization, as well as processes and controls design and implementation.

This isn’t a role for someone looking to simply clock in and clock out. We’re looking for people who take ownership, think independently, and have the confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and move things forward without waiting to be told what to do. If you’re energized by building something from the ground up, thrive in an ambitious environment, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Exists

The VP of Finance ensures financial discipline across all workstreams by tracking project costs, managing forecasts, supporting procurement decisions, and maintaining accurate financial reporting.

By providing clear financial visibility and governance, this role helps leadership make informed decisions and ensures responsible stewardship of project investments.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means:

Project financials are accurate, up to date, and aligned with approved budgets, with clear visibility into all costs and commitments.

Budget Management

Project spend is actively monitored, variances are identified early, and corrective actions are recommended to maintain financial alignment.

Leadership receives timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports that support decision-making and project governance.

Forecasting & Planning

Financial forecasts are maintained and updated regularly to reflect project progress, risks, and changes in scope.

Project expenditures, contracts, and vendor invoices are properly reviewed, tracked, and aligned with agreements.

Compliance & Risk Management

Financial processes follow appropriate standards, internal controls are maintained, and financial risks are proactively identified and mitigated.

Requirements

What You'll Do

• Oversee financial tracking
  
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for leadership
  
• Track actuals, commitments, and forecasts across all project workstreams
  
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  
• Provide financial insights to support project decision-making
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets
  
• Update forecasts based on project progress, scope changes, and resource allocation
  
• Monitor variances between budgeted and actual costs
  
• Support financial planning for new project phases and initiatives
  

Cost Control & Procurement Support

• Review and track vendor contracts, invoices, and purchase orders
  
• Ensure alignment between expenditures and approved budgets
  
• Support procurement decisions with financial analysis and insights
  
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
  
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Leadership teams
  
• Provide financial input into project planning and prioritization
  
• Support financial governance across both digital and in-person workstreams
  
• Participate in project meetings to provide financial updates and guidance
  
• Identify and monitor financial risks related to project delivery
  
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and controls
  
• Support audit preparation and documentation where required
  
• Maintain transparency and accountability in financial reporting
  

What You Bring

Required:

• Mandatory CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA legacy designations accepted).
  
• Minimum 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
  
• Direct experience managing an annual audit process, including preparation of financials under ASPE
  
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills; able to own the numbers from the ground up.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or equivalent) and advanced Excel modelling skills.
  
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
  
• Proven ability to operate at both a strategic and hands‑on level — equally comfortable presenting to management team and ownership group and processing a month‑end journal entry.
  
• Experience managing financials for projects, operations, or business units
  
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills
  
• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain financial information clearly
  
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environment
  
• Canadian tax knowledge, including corporate income tax, GST/HST, and payroll compliance.
  

Preferred:

• Experience in project‑based environments (construction, technology, implementation, or consulting)
  
• Familiarity with procurement and vendor management processes
  
• Experience supporting digital transformation or system implementation projects
  

Core Competencies

You ensure responsible management of financial resources, maintaining accuracy, transparency, and accountability across all project spending.

Commercial Acumen

Understands the business, not just the books; connects financial outcomes to operational decisions.

Analytical Thinking

You analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support informed decision‑making.

Budget & Forecast Management

You maintain accurate budgets and forecasts that reflect real‑time project conditions and support effective planning.

You work closely with project and leadership teams, translating financial data into clear insights that support decision‑making.

Delivers on deadlines consistently; manages competing priorities without dropping the ball on core responsibilities.

Problem Solving

You identify financial risks early and develop practical solutions to maintain control and alignment with project goals.

Growth Mindset

Energized by building and improving; thrives in a dynamic environment where the job evolves as the business scales.

• We take care of our people, because you can’t look after others if you’re not looked after too.
  
• Access to mental health resources and wellness programs that support your well‑being
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential personal and professional support when you need it
  

Work-Life Balance

• We believe great work happens when people actually have time to live their lives too.
  
• Three weeks of vacation to start, with more as you grow with us
  
• Paid sick days and personal time when you need it
  
• No regular overtime, your evenings are yours
  
• A full company shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s (yes, we all take the break)
  
• The little things matter too.
  
• Employee discounts on select products and services
  
• Team events, social activities, and recognition moments that actually feel fun (not forced)
  
• The chance to do meaningful work that genuinely improves workplace safety in communities
  

Company Culture

• This is a place where people matter.
  
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment
  
• Business casual dress
  
• A real commitment to learning, development, and helping people grow
  
• A workplace where ideas are welcomed, voices are heard, and contributions actually make a difference
  

About SafetyCo

SafetyCo is Canada’s leading integrated workplace safety partner, bringing together specialized safety companies, expert teams, and industry‑leading services into one coordinated model, where we’re actively changing how workplace safety is done.

We help take the complexity out of workplace safety by making it simpler and more connected. Instead of juggling multiple providers, clients get one integrated partner for training, consulting, compliance, emergency response, occupational health, and risk management. The result is less chaos, stronger compliance, and safer workplaces that actually run better. And we do this all alongside a team of great people who genuinely enjoy what they do.

*This Employment Ontario initiative is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.