Interim VP Finance, US GAAP
Location: Hamilton, ON Area (Primarily Remote)
Work Model: Primarily Remote. Must be able to travel to Hamilton, ON, approximately once every 2 to 3 weeks
Term: 6-month contract (with potential extension)
Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to support a high-growth organization as it advances through significant corporate milestones. This individual will play a hands-on role overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting matters, audit coordination, equity-related accounting activities, and public company readiness initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting deliverables within a US GAAP environment.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and coordinate all audit-related activities.
- Research, assess, and document complex accounting matters, providing practical recommendations to executive leadership.
- Oversee accounting for various equity-related transactions and maintain accuracy of shareholder records and ownership tracking.
- Support regulatory reporting obligations and assist with ongoing public-company compliance requirements.
- Develop and enhance month-end close procedures, financial controls, and governance processes.
- Partner with external advisors, valuation specialists, and technical accounting consultants as required.
- Establish reporting frameworks, timelines, and documentation standards to support future growth.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to additional accounting team members as the function expands.
- Remain actively involved in core accounting activities including reconciliations, analysis, period-end close, and audit support.
Qualifications
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Progressive experience within public company, capital markets, SEC reporting, or IPO-related environments.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and complex technical accounting matters.
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing external audits.
- Exposure to equity-related accounting, including ownership structures, financing instruments, and share-based arrangements.
- Demonstrated ability to build processes, controls, and reporting frameworks within evolving organizations.
- Experience operating effectively in lean, fast-paced environments where both strategic and hands-on contributions are required.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact with executives, auditors, legal advisors, and external consultants.
Interested?
If your background aligns with this opportunity, please apply or reach out directly for more information or a confidential discussion.
