About the Role

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc has been retained by Keg Restaurants Ltd to search for a Vice President, Finance.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Richmond, BC – On-stie

Job Summary

The Vice President, Finance is a strategic leader and partner to the CFO. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role plays a pivotal part in shaping financial direction, strengthening governance, and supporting enterprise-wide decision-making. The Vice President, Finance will oversee core finance functions and collaborate closely with senior and operational leaders.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership

- Partner with the CFO to develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy.
- Provide transparent, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
- Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to enhance revenue and optimize costs.

Financial Operations & Reporting

- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax and internal controls.
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of the financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
- Maintain strong internal controls, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.
- Personally engage in complex accounting issues and analysis when required.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.

Team Leadership

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20, including three direct reports.
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning and operational excellence.
- Build financial literacy across the organization by partnering with operational leaders.

Business Partnership

- Collaborate with operations, HR, marketing, and other departments to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis team for financial modeling and analysis on new projects, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive team, and board.

Governance & Risk Management





- Oversee corporate governance related to financial policies, controls and regulatory compliance.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and financial institutions.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Competencies

- Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Leadership & Decision Making
- Collaboration & Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Mediating and Negotiating
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork

Employee Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) designation required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including oversight of teams and complex financial operations.
- Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.
- Strong understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
- Hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms; comfort with data-driven decision-making.
- A strategic thinker who can balance high‑level vision with hands‑on execution.
- High integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment.
- Someone who brings both technical excellence and strong business acumen.
- A mentor who builds strong teams and elevates the finance function across the organization.
- Full competency in Microsoft Suite programs

Working Conditions

- Attend and conduct presentations
- Travel may be required
- Overtime as required

Compensation

The range offered for this position is: $170,000 – $225,000 annually, plus 25% bonus.

Compensation offered within this range is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skills, qualifications, experience and credentials.

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