Interim Vice President, Finance / Controller Duration: 3 Months – ideally temporary to permanent They are seeking an experienced Interim Vice President, Finance / Controller to provide strong financial leadership during an important period of transition. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly accomplished CPA and technical accounting leader who can quickly establish credibility, bring calm and assured leadership to the finance function, and provide trusted support to the CFO. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 35 finance professionals, ensure continuity of critical financial reporting responsibilities while keeping the team engaged, motivated and focused through change.

Provide leadership and stability to a talented finance team during a period of organizational transition. Maintain a high standard of financial reporting, controls, governance and technical accounting. Coach, engage and develop the finance team, with a strong focus on retention, accountability and performance.

Ensure the finance function continues to deliver meaningful value to the broader organization. Partner closely with the CFO, providing both technical expertise and experienced leadership. Provide leadership and oversight of the Treasury function, ensuring effective cash management, liquidity planning and related treasury activities.

Support accounting associated with acquisitions, including purchase price accounting and integration-related financial reporting. Quickly assess priorities,



identify risks and establish confidence across the finance function and senior leadership team. The successful candidate will be a seasoned finance executive who combines strong technical accounting expertise with mature, people-focused leadership.

CPA designation is required. Significant experience as a Controller, VP Finance or senior financial reporting leader within a large, complex organization. Strong IFRS technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.

Experience working within multi-site and multi-entity environments.

Experience with acquisition accounting and purchase price accounting. A track record of leading sizable skilled finance teams through periods of change or transition. The maturity to balance hands-on technical leadership with broader organizational and people priorities.

This is more than a traditional interim Controller mandate. The organization needs an experienced finance leader who can step into a complex environment, provide immediate stability and help a strong team successfully navigate a period of change. For the right individual, the assignment offers the opportunity to make an immediate and visible impact within a significant North American organization.

There is also the potential for the role to transition into a permanent leadership opportunity based on performance and mutual fit. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process.

📌 Interim Vice President, Finance / Controller (Winnipeg)
🏢 LHH Knightsbridge
📍 Winnipeg