Senior Vice President, Finance (Mississauga)

Senior Vice President of Finance

Service Residential is simplifying property management. Its hospitality-minded teams serve 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. The organization partners with boards, owners, and developers to enhance the value of every property and the life of every resident. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to national, regional, and local operating unit leadership and assist with business performance management.
• Drive growth by accelerating revenue and EBITDA, increasing operating efficiencies, and creating competitive advantage in client service offerings.
• Develop and manage the corporate reporting and financial planning & analysis structure, establishing clear roles and responsibilities.
• Lead the 5‑year plan development and tracking, including annual operating plans, recurring forecasts, and multi‑year long‑range plans.
• Partner with industry‑leading client financial management teams in our Shared Services model, optimizing structure, recruiting/cultivating talent, and inspiring a large team.
• Ensure proper controls, policies, and procedures are in place to mitigate financial and reputational risk.
• Work closely with local market leadership and operational teams to align operations and financial management.
• Own end‑to‑end P&L for the North Region business and execute financial performance management processes with national partners.
• Provide thought leadership in cost‑reduction opportunities, emerging technologies, and best practices for facilities and equipment.
• Provide data on client pricing and contract adjustments to inform leadership and ensure accurate billing in accordance with contracts.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of company acquisitions.
• Manage the capital budget, forecast, and approval process, including office/furniture/IT capital spending and lease negotiations.
• Supervise employee incentive programs, including leadership bonus plans, equity pool, and commission/incentive plans.
• Manage corporate office operations, lease renewals, financial analysis, capacity planning, and geographic evaluations.
• Develop and maintain a 3‑5‑year regional roadmap for technology and process adoption.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business; MBA/CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, operational finance, and accounting; proven operational finance partner for large‑scale or regional operations.
• Strong operational financial partnership, change‑management, and leadership skills.
• Excellent oral presentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate complex financial information to non‑technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker who can prioritize, use sound judgment, and make decisions.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and business results.
• Ability to navigate and build relationships within a large corporation, including legal and risk areas (insurance, workers’ compensation).
• Experience with acquisition evaluations, due diligence, Pro‑formas, and integrations.
• Action oriented, self‑assigned ownership, and ability to work under pressure and deadlines.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business; MBA/CPA preferred; 15+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, operational finance, and accounting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Up to ten direct reports across the above areas of responsibility.

Travel & Working Environment

Travel to markets in the Region and corporate head office as required—Canada and USA. Full‑time executive level position with typical scheduled hours, Monday through Friday. Hybrid work from home opportunity is available and hours over and above normal office hours may occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all‑inclusive job description; management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employment

First Service Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. First Service Residential welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.