Vice President, Finance and Administration Location: Etobicoke, Ontario / In office

Type: Full time Permanent Executive Leadership

About the Company XTL Group of Companies ("XTL") is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics company, providing reliable freight solutions across North America. XTL is a growing private organization recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and long term value creation. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a strategic and results driven Vice President, Finance and Administration to join our executive leadership team.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) plays a critical leadership role in shaping the company's financial strategy and overseeing key administrative functions. This executive will act as a trusted business partner to the President and senior leadership, ensuring financial discipline, operational efficiency, and scalable systems to support growth.

Key Responsibilities Strategic &

• Financial Leadership

- Partner with the President and Executive Team to define and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Provide leadership on financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital allocation.
- Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision making.

Financial Management &

• Compliance

- Oversee accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
- Lead annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and advisors.
- Manage treasury functions, including cash flow, working capital, and foreign exchange exposure.




- Ensure full compliance with all Canadian tax laws and relevant financial regulations.

Risk Management &

• Governance

- Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Support governance requirements, including Board and committee reporting as applicable.

Administration &

• Operations

- Oversee all aspects of finance and administration such as Accounts payable, Billing, Accounts receivable, Collection, Payroll.
- Oversee contracts review (scope may vary).
- Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.

People Leadership
- Lead, develop, and mentor high performing finance and administrative teams.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support talent development and succession planning within the function.

Qualifications &

Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or Master's degree an asset).
- CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including senior leadership roles.
- Proven experience in a private sector environment, ideally within a growth oriented organization.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of tax compliance.
- Experience overseeing administrative or shared services functions is an asset.

Core Competencies
- Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
- Executive-level financial and analytical expertise
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- High integrity, sound judgment, and hands on leadership style
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment
- Candidates with relevant industry experience will be considered a strong asset

📌 Vice-President, Finance and Administration (Toronto)
🏢 XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution
📍 Toronto