Vice President, Finance

About the Company

Well-established Canadian luxury retailer with wholesale, manufacturing, and real estate investment operations.

Industry

Retail

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Finance to lead its accounting and finance function. The successful candidate will be a key player in setting financial strategy, while also being hands-on in the technical and transactional aspects of the business.
This role is highly visible and involves serving as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, particularly in the areas of multi-entity, multi-level accounting. The Vice President, Finance will be responsible for a range of activities, including managing a team of finance professionals, coordinating with outside financial advisors, and overseeing personal financial planning and tax matters.

The position also requires full leadership of the finance function across various business operations, managing banking relationships, and leading the team through an ongoing ERP transition.

Applicants for the Vice President,



Finance position at the company should hold a CPA designation and have a minimum of 10-15 years' full-cycle accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role. The role demands a candidate with a solutions-first, technology-forward mindset, particularly in the context of process and reporting improvements.
Experience in retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and real estate investment operations is essential, as is a proven track record in managing working-capital-intensive, inventory-heavy businesses. The ideal candidate will be adept at multi-level project and construction accounting, and have a solid background in financial management, including cash management, treasury, and overseeing growth plans.

The position requires a strategic thinker who can also be a hands-on leader, and who is capable of managing a team through an ERP transition and other financial projects.

Hiring Manager Title

CEO

Functions

- Finance

📌 Vice President, Finance (Cambridge)
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