Vice President, Finance

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid (on-site 1-2 days per week, more as required)

Compensation: $185,000 - $215,000 + STIP and LTIP

Vacancy Status: Newly created position within the Finance function

Our client is a Canadian social enterprise that administers benefits programs. Their service model and technology are designed to provide reliable, cost-effective administration and meaningful data insights, helping their partners operate more efficiently and make more informed decisions.

Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to join their Senior Leadership Team as Vice President, Finance.

Reporting to the CFO and serving as a trusted business partner and member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President, Finance will be hands-on and involved in all aspects of the organization's finance function - providing guidance, advice, support, and financial leadership to help drive the business forward. You will provide direction to the finance team, with broad functional responsibility for accounting and financial reporting; internal controls; planning, forecasting, and budgeting; financial analysis and decision support; and financial systems and process improvement.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation, including eligibility for short- and long-term incentive plans
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan (+ employer matching contributions)
- Professional dues and continuing education support
- Cell phone and internet allowance

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team

- Take ownership of the finance/accounting department - its people, tools, and processes - assessing current state within the first 30/60/90 days and building a roadmap for improvement in partnership with the CFO
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the finance team to ensure stability, capability, motivation, and succession, while driving greater automation and simplification of core accounting processes
- Contribute to organizational profitability through recommendations on organizational structure, cost containment, and process improvements within the finance function
- Operate as a genuine cross-departmental collaborator - a direct, low-politics communicator who can work effectively with colleagues at every level, from mentoring junior staff to engaging the CFO, fellow VPs, and the Board
- Be viewed as a trusted, approachable finance partner rather than solely a compliance or “gatekeeper” presence

Accounting and Financial Reporting

- Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports in accordance with Canadian GAAP, together with analysis of results for review with the CFO




- Provide oversight of internal controls, financial policies, and procedures required to maintain the integrity of financial results and reporting
- Provide strategic oversight of the organization's financial information systems, continuously evaluating and implementing improvements to support business growth and reporting integrity
- Build and maintain a positive working relationship with the organization's Audit and Finance Committee Chair and external auditors, with increasing ownership of committee materials, reporting, and inquiries over time

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis

- Own the annual planning cycle, forecasting, month-end close, and management reporting, with a mandate to modernize tools and simplify processes
- Provide leadership in the formulation of annual business plans, operating budgets, and capital expenditure planning aligned with the organization's strategic objectives, for review with the CFO
- Assist management in measuring performance through analysis of results against budget/forecast and identification of financial trends for action
- Identify, track, analyze, and report key financial and operational drivers of performance
- Own the calculations, planning, and administration of the organization's short and long-term incentive plans (STIP/LTIP), including annual target setting

Taxation, Cash Management and Legal

- Stay abreast of regulatory changes to ensure compliance for all tax and financial matters, including timely filing of corporate tax returns, PST, GST, and other required filings
- Provide guidance and support on banking and cash management, including cash flow projections and investment of surplus funds
- Support review of legal and contractual obligations, including customer service agreements, licenses, and leases, engaging third-party legal advisors as required

Required Qualifications

- University degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Approximately 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, ideally including several years operating at a senior, strategic level (e.g., Senior Director or an early-career VP)
- Professional accounting designation preferred (CPA/CA); a background in public accounting is an asset but not required
- Solid knowledge of Canadian financial accounting standards,



statutory reporting, compliance, and taxation requirements
- Demonstrated ability to modernize financial systems and processes, with a track record of driving automation and efficiency
- Tech-savvy and proficient with accounting/management reporting software and Microsoft applications (strong Excel skills expected)
- Comfortable operating in a smaller organization where the role occasionally requires hands-on execution (e.g., building a model or spreadsheet personally), in addition to leading through others
- Direct, straightforward communicator - comfortable raising issues plainly along with proposed solutions, with minimal politics
- Exceptional relationship manager who earns trust quickly across all levels of the organization, including the CFO, fellow Senior Leadership Team members, and the Board/Audit Committee

The following experience/skills would be considered strong assets:

- Public accounting background
- Prior experience presenting to a Board or Audit Committee
- Experience with financial systems modernization or automation initiatives
- MBA

Growth & Development

This role is explicitly positioned as a development path to CFO - potentially within approximately two to three years for the right candidate. We welcome candidates who are either newer VPs early in their tenure or experienced Senior Directors ready to step up, provided the fit and trajectory are right.

If you are interested in joining a mission-driven organization and taking on a genuine path toward CFO succession, we encourage you to submit your resume for consideration. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted within legislated timelines.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

We do not use artificial intelligence systems to screen, assess, or select applicants - all hiring decisions are made through human review.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $185,000.00-$215,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)

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