Vice President, Finance

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Vice President, Finance to help drive financial performance, enable smarter decisions, and support growth across a complex, global operation. This role sits at the heart of strategic planning and execution, providing leadership that directly influences operational outcomes, capital investments, and financial reporting. As a key member of the executive team, you'll bring rigor to finance, confidence to stakeholders, and insight to decision-makers. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned finance leader ready to shape the next phase of growth for a dynamic, asset-intensive business.

Responsibilities:

• Champion financial strategy and planning to support international operations and capital-intensive projects
• Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting that drives business insight and operational decision-making
• Develop capital acquisition strategies and manage relationships with financial partners to secure cost-effective financing
• Lead treasury management activities including multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange risk mitigation
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting frameworks (ASPE, GAAP, IFRS) and oversee successful annual audits
• Partner with business development teams to provide cost modeling and financial analysis for proposals and client bids
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve accounting systems, policies, controls, and procedures
• Guide financial planning and analysis efforts to improve forecasting, budgeting, and operational alignment
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team focused on continuous improvement and results-driven KPIs
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, providing insight that drives strategy and growth initiatives

Requirements:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (MBA considered an asset)
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 8+ years in a senior or executive role
• Background in industries such as marine, logistics, transportation, or asset-intensive sectors with $100M+ revenue
• Proven success managing finance across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities
• Expertise in corporate finance, treasury, and financial risk management
• Demonstrated strength in leading both accounting/reporting and FP&A functions
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Deep understanding of Canadian and international accounting standards

Remuneration:

• Base Salary $220K plus - based experience, exposure and capability
• Generous variable compensation

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complementary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.