Vice President, Finance
Overview
Our client, a well-established and highly respected national leader, is seeking a Director of Finance to join their executive team. Working out of the company’s Edmonton office, this role will provide strategic financial leadership and oversee all aspects of the organization’s finance function. This is a key position responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring operational excellence, and supporting continued growth across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level leadership and oversight of the full finance function, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, with direct reports across multiple functional areas
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets, reconciliations, and monthly/annual reporting
- Manage and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and financial governance practices
- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning, business expansion, and operational decision-making
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency
- Oversee and provide guidance on complex compensation, commission, and bonus structures across the organization
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, tax requirements, and reporting standards
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives as required
- Act as a trusted advisor to the President and executive team on all financial matters
Qualifications & Experience
- CPA designation is required; MBA is considered a strong asset
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven experience leading and developing finance teams within a complex, multi-department organization
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, audits, compliance, and corporate finance
- Experience managing complex commission and incentive structures is highly desirable
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a dynamic environment
- Exceptional analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Strong business acumen and the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary up to $150,000, commensurate with experience
- Competitive performance-based bonus program
- Vehicle allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please reach out to Bruce Proctor at bruce@summitsearchgroup.com.
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Bruce Proctor
Job ID
City
- Edmonton, AB
Remuneration
Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary up to $150,000 commence upon experience, a strong performance-based bonus program, vehicle allowance and comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching
Bruce Proctor
Job ID
City
- Edmonton, AB
Remuneration
Remuneration for this position will consist of a base salary up to $150,000 commence upon experience, a strong performance-based bonus program, vehicle allowance and comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching 