VP Finance
Downtown Toronto, ON – Will Begin In Office and Move to Hybrid After Several Months
$130,000 – $150,000 Base Plus a $50,000 Target Bonus, Excellent Benefits & Vacation
Our client is a professional services firm that offers accurate, effective accounting and finance services at a reasonable cost, providing their clients the peace of mind in order to focus on core matters within their business. As VP Finance you will help manage and offer services which include CFO functions, controllership and bookkeeping, and financial admin. Their clients include small and micro-cap public companies with operations, capital pool companies, Canadian or U.S. publicly listed shell entities with no operations, private entities growing quickly or looking at acquisitions or divestitures, and private entities preparing to go public and private companies staying private.
The VP Finance will act as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both internal and external clients. You will provide both operational support and lead the financial reporting function at these organizations. You will supervise the finance unit and will act as the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The VP Finance will report directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and directly assists on all strategic and tactical matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the development of new business initiatives by assisting the CEO in identifying potential clients, preparing proposals, and evaluating the cost-effectiveness of proposed service delivery.
- Ensure the implementation of adequate controls and the availability of supporting documentation to facilitate successful independent and governmental audits of all purchases.
- Assist in overseeing clients’ financial activities to ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and other relevant financial reporting standards, as well as federal, provincial, local, and contractual guidelines. This includes interpreting regulations, disseminating government requirements to relevant personnel, and monitoring compliance.
- Establish and maintain internal control systems to safeguard clients’ financial assets and ensure the preparation of annual financial statements adheres to regulatory requirements.
- Participate in Board and Subcommittee meetings, including presenting financial information to the Audit/Finance Committee.
- Provide training to the Finance Unit staff, including bookkeepers and controllers, to enhance their understanding of financial management.
- Oversee the production of monthly financial reports and statements tailored to the needs of Executive management, the Audit/Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
- Stay abreast of advancements in financial accounting and reporting technologies and assist with their implementation when necessary.
- Take on additional responsibilities related to clients’ financial reporting processes and internal matters as needed.
Qualifications
- 10-12+ years of professional experience, including experience with public company audits, with preference given to candidates with experience at an audit firm.
- Accounting designation (CPA)
- Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the North American public company sector and involvement in creation of the financial statements.
- Proven effectiveness leading a team of accounting staff.
- Technologically savvy, with an ability to use systems to create organizational efficiencies.
- Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by emailing resume to elan@wincesters.ca Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.