This is a hybrid role with in-office work required two days per week at one of our SafetyCo locations. The role also requires travel to other SafetyCo locations across Ontario approximately twice per month.

Project Overview The VP of Finance plays a key role in overseeing financial management, reporting, and operational financial controls for SafetyCo's newest endeavour, SafetyCoLabs.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial tracking, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting across a complex, multi-workstream initiative. In addition, the role is responsible for treasury management, auditing and reporting into the broader organization, as well as processes and controls design and implementation.

This isn’t a role for someone looking to simply clock in and clock out. We’re looking for people who take ownership, think independently, and have the confidence to make decisions, solve problems, and move things forward without waiting to be told what to do. If you’re energized by building something from the ground up, thrive in an ambitious environment, and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Exists The VP of Finance ensures financial discipline across all workstreams by tracking project costs, managing forecasts, supporting procurement decisions, and maintaining accurate financial reporting.

By providing clear financial visibility and governance, this role helps leadership make informed decisions and ensures responsible stewardship of project investments.

What Success Looks Like Success in this role means:

Project financials are accurate, up to date, and aligned with approved budgets, with clear visibility into all costs and commitments.

Budget Management Project spend is actively monitored, variances are identified early, and corrective actions are recommended to maintain financial alignment.

Leadership receives timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports that support decision-making and project governance.





Forecasting & Planning Financial forecasts are maintained and updated regularly to reflect project progress, risks, and changes in scope.

Project expenditures, contracts, and vendor invoices are properly reviewed, tracked, and aligned with agreements.

Compliance & Risk Management Financial processes follow appropriate standards, internal controls are maintained, and financial risks are proactively identified and mitigated.

Requirements What You'll Do Oversee financial tracking

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for leadership

Track actuals, commitments, and forecasts across all project workstreams

Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Provide financial insights to support project decision-making

Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and maintain detailed project budgets

Update forecasts based on project progress, scope changes, and resource allocation

Monitor variances between budgeted and actual costs

Support financial planning for new project phases and initiatives

Cost Control & Procurement Support Review and track vendor contracts, invoices, and purchase orders

Ensure alignment between expenditures and approved budgets

Support procurement decisions with financial analysis and insights

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

Work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Leadership teams

Provide financial input into project planning and prioritization

Support financial governance across both digital and in-person workstreams

Participate in project meetings to provide financial updates and guidance





Identify and monitor financial risks related to project delivery

Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and controls

Support audit preparation and documentation where required

Maintain transparency and accountability in financial reporting

What You Bring Required: Mandatory CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA legacy designations accepted).

Minimum 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role.

Direct experience managing an annual audit process, including preparation of financials under ASPE

Solid technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting skills; able to own the numbers from the ground up.

Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or equivalent) and advanced Excel modelling skills.

Robust experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

Proven ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level — equally comfortable presenting to management team and ownership group and processing a month-end journal entry.

Experience managing financials for projects, operations, or business units

Solid analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills

Excellent communication skills with ability to explain financial information clearly

Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment

Canadian tax knowledge, including corporate income tax, GST/HST, and payroll compliance.

Preferred: Experience in project-based environments (construction, technology, implementation, or consulting)

Familiarity with procurement and vendor management processes

Experience supporting digital transformation or system implementation projects

Core Competencies You ensure responsible management of financial resources, maintaining accuracy, transparency, and accountability across all project spending.

Commercial Acumen Understands the business, not just the books;

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📌 VP of Finance (Manitoba)
🏢 SafetyCo Partners
📍 Manitoba