Vice President, Finance

VP Finance. Second-in-command and reporting to the CFO. Leading 2 senior managers as direct reports, and an overall team of 14. Well-established and reputable Vancouver-based company with impressive leadership. Fast-paced, high change, and entrepreneurial work environment, with a friendly and down-to-earth corporate culture. Flexible hybrid work. Downtown Vancouver.

Who- the Company:
Our client is a successful and reputable mid-size privately-held Canadian organization that was founded over 20 years ago. The company is broadly speaking in the financial services sector but is NOT a bank or credit union.  They provide warranty products, but they are NOT really an insurance company. The company is at the intersection of a few different sectors. In addition to their robust business model and corporate achievements, the organization promotes a culture of collaboration and employees are encouraged to contribute positively to the communities they live and work in through volunteering and philanthropy. Very values-based organization.

What- the Role:
Swim Recruiting is seeking a Vice-President, Finance. This is a newly created role. The VP will report into the CFO and will manage, mentor, and lead 2 direct reports who in turn lead 14+ others (in accounting, AP, AR, etc.) 
The VP will spearhead process improvements for the accounting & finance function, contribute strategic business decision support, provide operational oversight, and lead a high performance team. We are seeking a VP Finance who can keep in mind the overall business strategy and the big picture while still keeping on top of the day to day operations of their team. The VP Finance will participate in a great deal of cross-departmental collaboration (sales, operations, marketing, human resources, etc.). The company is growing organically and via M&A.

Using Excel, Power BI, SQL, and a financial system.  

The VP Finance can grow and develop in their career in tandem with the company’s growth.  The VP Finance will contribute positively to a healthy, engaged, and solutions-oriented corporate culture and to a work environment that supports teamwork and the achievement of results across all departments and business lines.

SWIM will provide interested/qualified candidates with a full job description.

Who- the Candidate:

• Leadership- We are seeking a proven leader who has directly managed a team of at least 10 people, including at least 2 direct reports in middle management.  
• Qualifications-
• CPA designation is required.  
• Other qualifications such as CFA designation or MBA is a huge asset.

• Candidates will be business savvy and able to see the big picture while working on the details.
• Work experience with a growing, complex, and multi-entity private organization is preferred.
• Training in a national or international public practice firm is preferred.
• Must have excellent business partnering skills, particularly with sales.
• Systems- Candidates will have hands-on experience using an ERP and will have advanced proficiency in Excel. Experience with financial system optimisation, customization, and system-use process improvements.

This is a great role for folks who thrive in a fast-paced, high-change, and entrepreneurial work environment! We are looking for folks who lead by example and who are friendly, humble yet confident, adaptable, resilient, ethical and honest, and who can have fun with their team while working hard.

Where:

• Downtown Vancouver
• Hybrid work schedule.

More presence required in the HQ in the first months on the job while establishing relationships with direct reports and senior leaders, and getting to know the company. Longer term, the VP Finance can choose to work from home ~2 days a week, depending on what is going on at the office. There are frequent on-site team collaboration days and social events. The company has a beautiful headquarters in Vancouver with stunning views.

How Much:
Generous base salary commensurate with relevant work experience, education & qualifications, leadership, an  accounting & finance skills, likely in the range of $160,000 to $180,000. Additionally, the total compensation will include an automatic employer-paid RRSP contribution, a performance-based bonus, paid health & wellness days, professional development support, robust health benefits, and some great industry-based perks.

When & How to Apply:
This search is moving very quickly, and SWIM is presenting the profiles of short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume (preferably in MS Word format as it works best with our internal systems). Thank you!