Vice President Of Accounting

Work Model:
Hybrid, 3 days onsite per weekCompensation:
$190,000–$225,000 base salary + bonusAbout the Opportunity
We are hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established Canadian financial services organization with a growing national presence and a diverse portfolio of consumer financing products. The organization is continuing to expand its operations and invest in its finance function, with a focus on strengthening controls, improving processes and supporting long-term growth.Role Overview
Reporting to the SVP, Controller, the Vice President, Accounting will oversee key accounting and controllership functions across the organization. This is a senior leadership role focused on financial integrity, accounting operations, internal controls, audit support and the continued improvement of finance processes.The successful candidate will help modernize the controllership function through process standardization, automation and systems enhancements, while leading and developing a high-performing accounting team.Key Responsibilities
Lead corporate accounting and related functions, including disbursements, asset and inventory accounting, vendor management and expenses.Oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial records across multiple entities.Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls and financial governance while ensuring compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.Coordinate external audits and work with internal stakeholders to address audit findings and control deficiencies.Drive process improvement, automation and finance transformation initiatives, including systems and workflow enhancements.Partner with Corporate Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Technology and other senior leaders to support business priorities.Build, coach and develop the accounting team, promoting accountability, consistency and operational excellence.Qualifications
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.Experience in a publicly traded organization and a complex, multi-entity environment.Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS;
US GAAP experience is an asset.Background in external audits, internal controls and financial governance.Knowledge of Canadian income and indirect taxation.Experience leading finance transformation, process improvement, automation and financial systems initiatives.Proven ability to develop teams, influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex accounting matters effectively.Public accounting or external audit experience strongly preferred.Why Consider This Opportunity?
Executive-level accounting leadership with visibility across the Finance organization.Opportunity to influence finance transformation and strengthen the organization's control environment.$190,000–$225,000 base salary plus bonus.Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.Hybrid work arrangement with three days onsite per week in Mississauga.
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