Vice President, Finance

About the Role

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc has been retained by Keg Restaurants Ltd to search for a Vice President, Finance.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Richmond, BC – On-stie

Job Summary

The Vice President, Finance is a strategic leader and partner to the CFO. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role plays a pivotal part in shaping financial direction, strengthening governance, and supporting enterprise-wide decision-making. The Vice President, Finance will oversee core finance functions and collaborate closely with senior and operational leaders.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CFO to develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
• Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to enhance revenue and optimize costs.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax and internal controls.
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of the financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Maintain strong internal controls, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.
• Personally engage in complex accounting issues and analysis when required.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20, including three direct reports.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Build financial literacy across the organization by partnering with operational leaders.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with operations, HR, marketing, and other departments to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis team for financial modeling and analysis on new projects, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive team, and board.

Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee corporate governance related to financial policies, controls and regulatory compliance.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and financial institutions.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Competencies

• Strategic & Analytical Thinking
• Leadership & Decision Making
• Collaboration & Communication
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Teamwork

Employee Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) designation required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including oversight of teams and complex financial operations.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms; comfort with data-driven decision-making.
• A strategic thinker who can balance high‑level vision with hands‑on execution.
• High integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, service‑oriented environment.
• Someone who brings both technical excellence and strong business acumen.
• A mentor who builds strong teams and elevates the finance function across the organization.
• Full competency in Microsoft Suite programs

Working Conditions

• Attend and conduct presentations
• Travel may be required
• Overtime as required

Compensation

The range offered for this position is: $170,000 – $225,000 annually, plus 25% bonus.

Compensation offered within this range is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skills, qualifications, experience and credentials.