The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly respected industrial services organization, is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join their executive leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking finance leader to step into a highly visible role within a company known for its strong culture, collaborative leadership group, and exceptional employee tenure.

The organization has built a reputation for operational excellence, long-standing client relationships, and a team-oriented environment where employees are genuinely valued. As the business continues to evolve and grow, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to modernize financial processes, enhance reporting and systems, and help build the next chapter of the finance function.

The Vice President of Finance is responsible for the overall financial health, strategic financial planning, and leadership of the finance and administration functions. Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, this individual will provide financial guidance, oversee accounting operations, drive budgeting and forecasting initiatives, and support long-term business strategy and decision-making.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in helping the organization scale, improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and implement forward-thinking financial practices that support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the executive leadership team to establish and execute organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Provide regular reporting and insight on the organization’s financial and operational performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on business strategy, financial planning, risk management, and operational decisions.
• Lead long-term and short-term financial planning initiatives that drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
• Identify opportunities to modernize systems, improve reporting capabilities, and build scalable financial infrastructure.

Financial Management

• Oversee all accounting and finance functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and corporate credit.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, establish timelines, and support leadership teams through planning and execution.
• Analyze financial performance, investigate budget variances, and recommend corrective actions where required.
• Monitor key financial indicators and provide proactive insights regarding potential risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable legislation.

Scaling The Team

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership to the finance and administration team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Support employee development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Lead through change with professionalism, adaptability, and strong communication.
• Encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience within industrial services, logistics, construction, manufacturing, or related operational industries is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• CPA designation or an MBA is considered an asset.

Why Join This Organization?

• Strong culture with impressive employee tenure and leadership stability.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing organization with a respected reputation in the market.
• Highly visible executive leadership role with direct impact on company strategy and growth.
• Ability to modernize processes, enhance systems, and help build a best-in-class finance function.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team that values new ideas and innovation.

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