VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Toronto | Hybrid
Are you a finance leader who enjoys combining the rigour of public company reporting with the pace and variety of an entrepreneurial business?
Our client, a growing publicly traded consumer products company with manufacturing operations and an expanding international presence, is seeking a Vice President, Finance and Accounting to lead its core finance functions and work closely with the CFO on the next stage of the organization’s development.
This opportunity offers broad responsibility, direct exposure to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, and the ability to influence how finance supports an increasingly complex business. You’ll lead an established team, strengthen financial processes and contribute to financing, acquisitions and other significant business initiatives.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, controllership, treasury, tax and internal controls. You will combine sound technical judgment with practical business advice, helping senior leaders understand financial results, evaluate risks and make informed decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead quarterly and annual financial reporting, including financial statements, MD&A and other public company reporting requirements.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, improving accuracy, efficiency and accountability.
- Guide the assessment of complex accounting matters, including acquisitions, valuations, impairment and financial instruments.
- Manage external auditor relationships and lead annual audits and quarterly reviews.
- Strengthen the internal control environment, including SOX/ICFR compliance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee treasury, banking relationships, credit facilities, covenant compliance and foreign exchange exposure.
- Improve cash forecasting and working capital visibility across inventory, receivables and payables.
- Provide leadership over operational accounting, including inventory, standard costing and manufacturing variances.
- Oversee tax compliance and planning in partnership with external advisors.
- Support the CFO on financing, M&A, financial analysis and other strategic initiatives.
- Present financial results and significant accounting matters to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Lead and develop the finance team while advancing process improvements, shared services and more effective use of systems.
WHAT YOU BRING
You are a CPA with public company finance leadership experience and the judgment to connect technical accounting issues to their business implications. You understand the detail behind the numbers, know when to ask further questions and can communicate your conclusions clearly and confidently.
Your background includes:
- Significant progressive experience in accounting and finance leadership within a public company environment.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, external financial reporting and public company requirements.
- Experience leading audits and managing relationships with major accounting firms.
- A strong understanding of SOX/ICFR and experience improving financial controls.
- Experience with treasury, cash management, debt facilities and corporate tax matters.
- Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams and build productive relationships across functions.
- Experience presenting to senior executives, Boards or Audit Committees.
- The commercial judgment to support acquisitions, financing and other significant business decisions.
- A record of improving finance processes, systems and reporting.
Manufacturing, consumer products or comparable operational experience would be particularly valuable, especially an understanding of inventory, costing and margin drivers. Experience supporting M&A and integration would also be an asset.
Just as important is how you work. You build trust, take ownership and remain effective as priorities change. You are comfortable moving between executive discussions and detailed problem-solving, and you bring a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues and developing your team.
WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE APPEALING
- A broad finance leadership mandate and a close working relationship with the CFO.
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
- Opportunities to contribute to acquisitions, financing and business growth.
- A meaningful improvement agenda spanning cash forecasting, shared services and finance processes.
- A collaborative, respectful environment that values initiative and sound judgment.
- A hybrid work arrangement and a compensation package that includes annual incentives, long-term equity and retirement savings matching.
To learn more, please contact me directly or send your résumé through LinkedIn. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.
