Vice President Finance

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Vice President, Finance to join a growing organization in the real estate and hospitality sector. This is a key leadership opportunity to shape financial strategy, support major investment decisions, and drive long-term growth within a unique resort environment. Working closely with the executive team, the VP Finance will oversee financial operations, lead strategic planning, and provide the insights needed to make sound business decisions. The role also provides oversight of technology strategy, ensuring financial systems and digital tools support business goals. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, values a strong sense of community, and wants to make a meaningful impact. Whether you are building on your hospitality experience or seeking a lifestyle change that better aligns your career and personal goals, this role offers the chance to contribute to a growing organization while working with a close-knit leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and long-term planning to support business growth, capital investment, and financial sustainability.
• Partner with senior leadership and department heads to turn financial insights into practical business decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance reporting.
• Ensure accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulations.
• Evaluate capital projects, expansion opportunities, and financing options to support future investment.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs, and strengthen operational performance.
• Provide strategic oversight of IT, including technology budgets, system investments, cybersecurity, and data management.
• Champion improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, automation, and business intelligence.
• Lead financial and operational risk management, including compliance with ISO 14001 and other relevant standards.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, lenders, financial partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead and develop the finance team, including oversight of compensation and benefits, while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Work across departments to improve efficiency, support a strong safety culture, and ensure financial decisions contribute to an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within hospitality, resorts, real estate, or a related industry.
• MBA or CPA designation preferred.
• Strong background in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Experience evaluating capital investments, financing structures, and business growth opportunities.
• Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior leaders.
• Experience overseeing financial systems and working with technology teams to improve reporting, automation, and data security.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams while working effectively across different business functions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage executives, business partners, and external stakeholders.
• A hands-on, practical leadership style suited to a lean organization where collaboration and accountability matter.
• An appreciation for community-focused workplaces, with a commitment to safety, guest experience, integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance.

Remuneration

• $160,000-$170,000 plus a generous bonus and RRSP matching program.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

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