Who you are

• 12+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong background in GAAP, technical accounting, audit, and public-company readiness
• Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth CPG, consumer goods, food, or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Proven track record building scalable processes and systems within a rapidly growing organization
• Experience preparing for an IPO; SEC reporting experience a plus
• CPA required; public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience strongly preferred
• Excellent leadership skills, executive communication, and ability to influence across the organization
• Bias for action, operational mindset, and comfort navigating ambiguity and scale

What the job involves

• The VP of Finance will be responsible for the full spectrum of corporate finance operations—including accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, treasury, tax, compliance, and overall controllership functions
• This role is focused on building a world-class reporting and finance infrastructure that supports our growth, private equity stakeholders, and future public-company readiness
• This leader will partner closely with the CFO, executive team, auditors, and board to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting and to instill discipline and transparency across the organization
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting cycles with precision and timeliness
• Own preparation of IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reporting packages
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with SOX-readiness
• Manage the relationship with external auditors, ensuring efficient and high-quality audits
• Lead and elevate all accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, cost accounting, AP/AR, and payroll
• Strengthen the accounting organization, developing talent and implementing best-in-class processes
• Drive automation, systems improvements, and scalable workflows to support high growth
• Ensure effective treasury management, cash controls, and working capital optimization
• Prepare reporting packages for private equity investors, lenders, and the Board of Directors
• Maintain and refine covenant reporting, credit facility compliance, and cash forecasting (excluding FP&A)
• Partner with the CFO on capital structure planning and future financing or liquidity events
• Build the processes, controls, and documentation necessary for a future IPO
• Partner with external advisors on audit upgrades, SOX readiness, system selection, and process scaling
• Lead development of policies and reporting cadence required for a public-company environment
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and inventory valuation
• Support commercial teams with financial insights tied to pricing, margin, and unit economics (without owning FP&A). Provide strong mentorship and leadership across the finance and accounting department

Benefits

• Health, Medical & Dental Benefits
• Wellness Days & Summer Hours
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Stipend
• Slack Interest Groups
• Pet Feeding Program
• RRSP and 401(k)
• Hybrid & Remote Work