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 clear, 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 solid 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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📌 Vice President, Finance (British Columbia)
🏢 Victoria Newitt Recruitment
📍 British Columbia