Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Finance for our client in Calgary! The VP of Finance is responsible for financial strategy, liquidity management, and risk oversight with a particular focus on hedging, working capital, and EBITDA-to-cash conversion. The successful candidate will take proactive steps to manage cash flow and report to the Management Team on the status of all financial matters, including hedge exposure, cash flow management, working capital, and financial KPIs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy

· Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial forecasting models to support strategic decision-making

· Direct the budgeting process

· Oversee capital allocation decisions by evaluating investment opportunities

· Monitor and manage compliance with debt covenants and financing agreements, proactively identifying risks and recommending corrective actions when necessary.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

· Monitor and manage daily cash balances, banking relationships, and prudent cash reserves to ensure the organization maintains sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic obligations.

· Oversee accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, collections, and credit management,

to improve collection performance and reduce outstanding receivables.

· Direct accounts payable process to ensure timely vendor payments while maximizing available cash and maintaining strong supplier relationships.





· Optimize the organization’s cash conversion cycle by improving the efficiency of receivables,

payables, and inventory-related cash flows.

Hedging & Financial Risk Management

· Monitor and manage hedge positions to ensure they remain aligned with operational requirements and approved risk management policies.

· Evaluate financial exposure against business demand, contractual obligations, and projected load requirements to maintain appropriate hedge coverage.

· Continuously assess market conditions and recommend strategic adjustments to protect the organization’s financial performance.

Reporting & KPIs

· Develop, monitor, and report on key financial performance indicators, including EBITDA, cash flow, profitability, providing actionable insight to executive leadership.

· Analyze margins to identify trends, improve financial performance, and support strategic investment decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with executive leadership, accounting team and controller.

Qualifications:

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
- 10–20+ years’ experience
- Strong Background In:
- Private equity-backed companies or energy
- Cash flow
- Debt / lenders
- Risk management
- Experience leading teams
- Robust communication and executive presentation skills

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Compensation:

Base Salary: $165,000 - $200,000

Bonus: 10-20%

📌 Vice President Finance (Calgary)
🏢 Stoppler Hughes
📍 Calgary