Vice President Finance

Job Description : VP FINANCE CANADA an established private commercial and multi-family construction company based in Abbotsford, BC that has been operating for more than 20 years. They are seeking to hire a Vice President, Finance. Under the direction of the President, the Vice President of Finance is a critical member of the executive team and is mandated to provide leadership, guidance, and stewardship in achievement of all strategic, operational, and financial objectives. In doing so the Vice President will enhance the top and bottom line and shareholder value. In fulfilling the required responsibilities, the Vice President of Finance will provide leadership and direction to the finance team and external IT resources and will ensure accurate and timely reporting, forecasting, planning, banking, budgeting, accounting, costing, and analysis in support of decision-making at all levels within the Company. The Vice President of Finance will guide, direct, and lead a small Accounting Team of three (3) employees as well as direct and oversees the internal technology systems, Human Resources and General Administration. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE INCLUDES: An individual who is passionate about the company they work for, is confident in their abilities and approaches all tasks with a positive, can-do, solutions-driven attitude. Balances optimism with a pragmatic approach that focuses on “how it can be done”. Is bright, hardworking and focused on creating value for the company’s shareholders. Is known for integrity and ethics, with no pretension and will roll-up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment balanced with a disciplined approach. The Vice President of Finance will have the ability to skillfully facilitate change that is required for growth; promote positive actions to bring about change in a constructive and accelerated way; raise any questions about changes in an open and honest manner; demonstrate flexibility and help others to navigate through the change process. This will require the Vice President of Finance to be equipped to assess the finance structure, systems and processes which may include the need to transition to a new and/or different structure, resources and employee talents. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/CRITICAL SKILLS/ABILITIES: · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business and an accounting designation. · A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience preferably within the Construction and/or Real Estate Development industry · A proven strategic business partner to a President and the executive team and understands business value enhancement · Experience developing and leading a high-performance financial team that is effective at helping the organization plan, budget and manage for the future · Strong capability to provide excellent guidance, counsel, analysis and recommendations on a broad range of business, financial, strategic and operational issues. · Energetic and self-starting, with very strong communication skills (both verbal and written); fully capable of interacting with staff at all levels of the company · Previous experience in a values-based, high integrity, mid-sized, privately held business · Experience working in a privately owned business would be an asset · Proven leadership in a company undergoing growth with an emphasis on business process re-engineering and system enhancement · The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with proven experience managing multiple projects within tight timeframes · Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to turn findings into executable plans and link strategy to financial plans · Able to effectively explain and articulate strategic, financial and business fundamentals to a variety of people, with varying degrees of financial and business knowledge, both internally and externally · Can engage people across the Company and foster buy-in to new ideas and concepts · Has strong knowledge of integrated financial and operational management information systems · Proven ability to recruit, train, develop and motivate staff personnel and implement a culture of teamwork and employee involvement so as to optimize individual and team performance · Able to keep pace within a fast-paced organization that is a leader in an industry well positioned for change and growth · Nimble and a sense of urgency

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