Job Description
Vice President Finance
North York, ON - onsite
$180,000-$200,000 base plus competitive bonus and great benefits
Due to the growth, our client is currently looking for a VP Finance to join the group in their North York office. Backed by private equity, this company is poised for serious growth provincially and nationally, eventually internationally. Their industry is one of Canada’s fastest growing sectors and for the right candidate, this position will catapult your career to become the CFO within the next few years. There currently is no CFO and as VP Finance, you will be number one for all finance/accounting related responsibilities. Reporting directly to the CEO, this new role has a wide mandate which requires an adaptable individual with a desire to create positive change, build and mentor teams, and grow the business in accordance with the company’s growth strategy.
The VP Finance will have primary responsibility for functions including corporate finance, accounting, treasury and FP&A as well as implementing and managing an internal control framework in line with the company’s strategic growth aspirations. This will include direct responsibility for: accounting, cash flow management, financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and planning, risk management, tax, controls and compliance, etc.
The company has posted positive growth year-on-year for the past eight years and over the next 5 years the CEO is looking to double the revenue through organic growth and by opening new sites. This position is not a 9-5 role, but will offer the successful candidate a true seat at the table with the ownership and will eventually offer an excellent LTIP with excellent growth potential.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the CEO to develop and implement a financial strategy and overall strategic plan for the company
- Serve as a leader in the organization (Supervisor, Motivator and Mentor)
- Review all required reporting for Senior Management while liaising with external auditors
- Monthly, quarterly and annual management, financial and tax reporting
- Monitor key performance indicators and recommend and implement improvements
- Report financials to the board of directors on a quarterly basis
- Work closely with legal to support the documentation and review of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, acquisition documents, and other documents
- Review the maintenance of budgets and financial forecasting models
- Maintain and review tax strategy, internal controls and compliance functions
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant external service providers (Banks, External Auditors, CRA and Consultants)
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field along with CPA certification
- Ideally previous experience in an audit firm
- Proven track record of creating/improving accounting functions and building accounting systems and processes
- Preference will be given to individuals with franchising and multi-site experience
- Strategic thinker capable of coming up with financial solutions that are supportive of the company’s strategy
- Demonstrated success in establishing cooperative working relationships both internally and externally
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.