Director of Finance (Vacterra)
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Director of Finance
Full-Time | Permanent | Langley, BC
Vacterra is a growing, entrepreneurial organization operating within the construction and industrial services space. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, focused on building strong systems, scalable processes, and a high-performing leadership team to support our next chapter.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead our Finance function and play a key role in shaping the financial foundation of the organization. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with executive leadership, this role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.
The Role
As the Director of Finance, you will provide financial leadership across the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity in reporting while supporting informed decision-making at the leadership level. You’ll oversee all core accounting functions, guide financial planning and forecasting, and develop a high-performing finance team that grows with the business.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
- Provide leadership and oversight of all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting
- Develop and manage divisional budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning
- Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership
- Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits and regulatory compliance
- Ensure compliance with ASPE/GAAP standards, tax requirements, and best-practice financial controls
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support strategic initiatives by aligning financial operations with organizational goals and long-term growth plans
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation strongly preferred
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership or Controller-level responsibility
- Proven experience in a multi-entity, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
- Background in construction, manufacturing, or industrial services considered a strong asset
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit processes, and risk management
- Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial leaders
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style
Why Join Vacterra
- Competitive base salary ($115-$135,000 per annum)
- 20 days paid time off (15 vacation + 5 sick days)
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
- RRSP matching program after one year
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company-provided laptop and phone/tablet
This is an opportunity for a strategic, hands-on financial leader to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization. If you’re energized by building strong systems, leading people, and supporting long-term growth, we’d love to connect.
About Horizon Contracting Group
Horizon Contracting Group is an awarded contracting partner that provides end-to-end construction services in landscaping, earthworks, and outdoor maintenance. We transform exterior spaces and people from the ground up.
We are specialized in all areas of exterior construction and maintenance in British Columbia. Our more than 220 skilled employees work with commercial and institutional clients to help transform outdoor spaces through a range of diversified services. We are empowered by a 30-year tradition of hard work and devotion to team and task. We are the contracting partner choice for specialized exterior environments.
Company History: The company began business in 1991 as a proprietorship founded & operated by Michael Dougherty. Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc. was established nearly a decade later, and in 2007 Brian Dougherty became a partner. Today, Horizon operates under the name of Horizon Contracting Group to better label the end-to-end services we now offer. 2019 was a historic year for Horizon when multiple key employees that were the backbone of Horizon's years of success became shareholders. Today, Horizon has 15 active key employees as partners within the company.
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Director of Finance (Vacterra)
Top Benefits
About the role
Director of Finance
Full-Time | Permanent | Langley, BC
Vacterra is a growing, entrepreneurial organization operating within the construction and industrial services space. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, focused on building strong systems, scalable processes, and a high-performing leadership team to support our next chapter.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead our Finance function and play a key role in shaping the financial foundation of the organization. Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with executive leadership, this role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.
The Role
As the Director of Finance, you will provide financial leadership across the organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity in reporting while supporting informed decision-making at the leadership level. You’ll oversee all core accounting functions, guide financial planning and forecasting, and develop a high-performing finance team that grows with the business.
Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)
- Provide leadership and oversight of all financial operations, including accounting, payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting
- Develop and manage divisional budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning
- Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership
- Act as the primary liaison for internal and external audits and regulatory compliance
- Ensure compliance with ASPE/GAAP standards, tax requirements, and best-practice financial controls
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Support strategic initiatives by aligning financial operations with organizational goals and long-term growth plans
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA designation strongly preferred
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership or Controller-level responsibility
- Proven experience in a multi-entity, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environment
- Background in construction, manufacturing, or industrial services considered a strong asset
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit processes, and risk management
- Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Excel
- Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial leaders
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style
Why Join Vacterra
- Competitive base salary ($115-$135,000 per annum)
- 20 days paid time off (15 vacation + 5 sick days)
- Extended health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
- RRSP matching program after one year
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company-provided laptop and phone/tablet
This is an opportunity for a strategic, hands-on financial leader to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization. If you’re energized by building strong systems, leading people, and supporting long-term growth, we’d love to connect.
About Horizon Contracting Group
Horizon Contracting Group is an awarded contracting partner that provides end-to-end construction services in landscaping, earthworks, and outdoor maintenance. We transform exterior spaces and people from the ground up.
We are specialized in all areas of exterior construction and maintenance in British Columbia. Our more than 220 skilled employees work with commercial and institutional clients to help transform outdoor spaces through a range of diversified services. We are empowered by a 30-year tradition of hard work and devotion to team and task. We are the contracting partner choice for specialized exterior environments.
Company History: The company began business in 1991 as a proprietorship founded & operated by Michael Dougherty. Horizon Landscape Contractors Inc. was established nearly a decade later, and in 2007 Brian Dougherty became a partner. Today, Horizon operates under the name of Horizon Contracting Group to better label the end-to-end services we now offer. 2019 was a historic year for Horizon when multiple key employees that were the backbone of Horizon's years of success became shareholders. Today, Horizon has 15 active key employees as partners within the company.