Vice President Finance

Thorek/Scott and Partners (TSP) has been connecting accomplished organizations with talented individuals for almost four decades. At TSP, our track record of successfully completing challenging searches across the professional spectrum has earned us an exceptional reputation at the forefront of the recruitment industry. Our Canadian and International clients include: global banks and non-bank financial institutions, private equity and investment funds, professional service firms, and entrepreneurial businesses in a variety of industries. We value the human connection and distinguish ourselves through an unwavering dedication to understanding the goals and motivations of our clients and candidates alike.

Position Overview

Our client is a growing public pharmaceutical company. Canadian founded, they run global operations with a diverse portfolio of brands. They are seeking a VP, Finance to play a critical role in supporting the company’s growth, transformation initiatives and public reporting obligations. Reporting to the CFO, this is a highly visible role which will deeply impact the broader enterprise financial strategy as they continue to grow both organically and through acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA/CA with 10+ years’ expertise working in fast-paced complex public organizations, deep IFRS experience, strong continuous improvement mentality, and the ability to scale and lead a high-performing team. A leader with a history of providing analytical and operational insight, supporting decision-making, and value creation will be impactful here.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual year-end close process, ensuring accurate global consolidation of all subsidiaries and translation of balances reported in foreign currencies, ensuring compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements
• Implement and monitor financial controls to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and to protect company assets
• Complete the analysis and resolution of complex technical accounting issues and the execution of regulatory updates, including the coordination with auditors and cross-functional operating teams. Ensure consistent classification of accounting transactions across all subsidiaries, including accounting for mergers and acquisitions
• Coordinate and manage the year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements
• Lead initiatives to enhance and streamline financial processes across the organization.
• Prepare and present key financial materials and reports to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors
• Oversee all public company financial regulatory filings, including MD&A, financial statements, in compliance with stock exchange and securities regulatory requirements (e.G., SEDAR+ in Canada and SEC).
• Champion digital finance transformation, including automation of financial processes, ERP optimization, and adoption of advanced analytics to enable data-driven decision making.
• Manage a performance enhancement culture by actively coaching and mentoring direct reports and broader staff, providing feedback and developing and growing employees.
• Support and lead aspects of the integration of acquisitions

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with most recent scope at a senior leadership level in a complex public company accounting environment.
• CPA/CA (or equivalent) with previous progressive experience in an accounting/audit firm.
• Experience within a publicly traded organization;
  relevant global and/or regulated experience is an asset.
• Highly skilled in quality process improvement techniques and change management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Adept at proactively identifying and resolving complex issues and bringing together the right stakeholders to the table.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, high level of attention to detail with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong technical IFRS accounting knowledge is required.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

We appreciate your interest in this role. In sharing your resume, you place your trust in us to treat you with integrity and respect and act in your best interests. All resumes will be held in the strictest of confidence. Those who most closely meet our client’s requirements will be contacted for an interview. Please pass this opportunity forward. We welcome all referrals should someone in your network benefit from this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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