Vice President Finance

Job summary

Lead the organization’s financial strategy and operations, including reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, risk management, audits, and regulatory compliance. Partner with executives and teams across the business, oversee administrative functions and ERP optimization, and provide financial and commercial guidance to support sustainable growth and operational performance.

Job details

Based in Burlington, Ontario, our client is a growing, market-leading North American manufacturer of welded aluminum and brass tubing for heat transfer applications across diverse industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and technical expertise, our client serves customers worldwide and provides dependable solutions for demanding, mission-critical applications. We are seeking a hands-on and strategic Vice President, Finance to join its executive leadership team. This individual will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, accounting, treasury, and risk management functions while providing clear financial insight to support sustainable growth and operational performance. The successful candidate will be a trusted business partner who is comfortable working across the organization and contributing to decisions that extend beyond traditional finance. Responsibilities Provide leadership for all financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and long-range strategic planning. Prepare and oversee timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Partner with ownership and executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies that support profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Deliver meaningful financial analysis, variance reporting, and key performance indicators to support informed decision-making across the organization. Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes while monitoring financial performance against established objectives. Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow management, working capital optimization, liquidity planning, foreign exchange exposure, and capital allocation. Manage customs and duty-related activities, including U.S. duty reconciliations, customs compliance requirements, and annual customs bond renewals. Lead the annual external audit process and manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, legal advisors, tax authorities, and insurance providers. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax, regulatory, insurance, and corporate governance requirements. Oversee accounts receivable collections, accounts payable, payroll support, and day-to-day accounting operations. Provide leadership and support to Human Resources, Reception, and Accounts Payable functions while contributing to broader administrative and office management activities. Serve as the organization's ERP subject matter expert, supporting system optimization and cross-functional business processes. Review contracts and provide financial and commercial input to support business decisions across all departments. Participate as a key member of the leadership team by contributing to executive, ownership, operational, quality, and management review meetings. Support information technology, telecommunications, and other operational initiatives through coordination with external service providers. Perform additional duties as assigned while promoting a safe, organized, and compliant workplace. Skills & Qualifications CPA designation in good standing required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility. Proven experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives. Experience leading annual audits and managing relationships with auditors, financial institutions, legal counsel, insurance providers, and regulatory authorities. Strong treasury management experience, including cash flow forecasting, working capital management, foreign exchange, and banking relationships. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with strong overall proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to travel occasionally Benefits Competitive compensation package, including a base salary of $225,000 to $275,000 and participation in the management incentive plan. Comprehensive Company-sponsored health benefits & retirement savings program Potential participation in a Management Incentive Plan A highly visible leadership role with broad organizational impact The opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are valued and contributions are recognized We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact us at dane.dsouza@mnp.ca to discuss your needs.

What you’ll do

Lead the organization’s financial strategy and operations, including reporting, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, risk management, audits, and regulatory compliance. Partner with executives and teams across the business, oversee administrative functions and ERP optimization, and provide financial and commercial guidance to support sustainable growth and operational performance.

Requirements

Requires a CPA in good standing, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, and at least 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership and manufacturing experience. Candidates should bring strong financial planning, reporting, treasury, audit, Excel, leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities, and be able to travel occasionally.

Benefits

• Company-Sponsored Health Benefits
• Retirement Savings Program
• Management Incentive Plan
• Competitive Compensation

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Strategy
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Treasury Management
• Cash Flow Management
• Working Capital Optimization
• Foreign Exchange Management
• Risk Management
• External Audit Leadership
• Customs Compliance
• ERP System Optimization
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Administrative

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