Our client is a well-established Canadian distributor with a solid national presence and longstanding industry relationships. The organization is focused on operational excellence, scalable growth, and strengthening its finance leadership team.

The Role

The Vice President, Finance will lead the day-to-day finance function, overseeing financial reporting, accounting operations, team leadership, and operational finance across the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited for someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, developing teams, and partnering cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. The role also offers long-term growth into a broader strategic finance leadership position.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinance & Reporting
Lead month-end close, financial reporting, accounting operations, and inventory costing
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting
Deliver management reporting, KPI tracking, and variance analysis
Maintain robust financial controls and scalable finance processes

Leadership & Business Partnership
Lead and develop the finance team
Partner with operations, sales, purchasing, and warehousing to support business performance




Provide financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and margin enhancement

Process Improvement & Cash Flow
Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP optimization initiatives
Improve visibility into working capital and cash flow performance
Support inventory, receivables, and payables optimization
Fully assume ownership of all internal finance functions.
Establish a high-performing and clearly structured finance team.
Improve reporting quality, visibility, and insight.
Identify and begin implementing key process improvements.
Build solid cross-functional partnerships across the business.

Qualifications
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles.
Strong background in controllership and operational finance.
Experience in distribution, retail, or product-based environments preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (Syspro experience is an asset).
Proven ability to lead teams and drive process improvements.
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📌 Vice President Finance Markham (Canada)
🏢 The Finance Group
📍 Canada