The economy of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley thrives on mid-sized businesses integral to the North American supply chain and the distribution of goods. These businesses provide a foundation on which the rest of our economy moves.
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Half is working with one of these organizations to help in identifying a recent Vice President of Finance. You have likely never heard of this organization, but it’s products can be found in infrastructure construction, new home construction, major renovations across Canada and the United States.
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As the size and complexity of the company’s operations have increased, so have the demands on its finance function. As a result of these increased demands the business needs to enhance the leadership of its finance team by adding a Vice President, Finance base out of the Fraser Valley office, who will report to the General Manager of the business and upline to the Private Equity ownership. As this role is new, it is expected the existing team will remain in place and the new VP Finance will have the opportunity to bring leadership, sound fiscal management, and fresh ideas to the organization and the finance function.
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Additionally, the VP Finance will:
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- Oversee and manage a domestic team of accounting staff
- Oversee the accounting/finance aspects of the manufacturing operations
- Encompass all aspects of accounting: providing oversight of all financial reporting, oversight of annual audits for all companies and subsidiaries,
selecting and reviewing accounting policy and procedures, building the accounting frameworks and tax management for continued growth through the United States
- Build an financial planning and analysis framework to provide strategic thought to business planning and decision-making
- Oversee the management and development of IT systems and resources
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This is an organization whose culture reflects both its family and entrepreneurial roots. Employees are valued for their contributions and are encouraged to grow. Opinions are valued and employees are empowered to make decisions and own their function within the business. As the ideal candidate for this role, you espouse these values as well. You aspire to contribute to culture and build a healthy organization with sound financial principles. You also bring:
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- An accounting designation and previous experience as a finance executive
- Foundational accounting experience from public practice
- Experience in manufacturing / distribution / wholesale
- Someone who is operationally oriented and sees the relationship between accounting/finance and operations
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This is an excellent opportunity to work with a financially sound organization as they transition through the next level of corporate development.
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Curious about the role? We’re curious about you! Reach out today to start the conversation. This could be the role you’ve been waiting for.
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📌 Vice President Finance (Saint Lauren Nord)
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