Vice President of Finance (Ottawa)

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing, multi‑branch equipment rental business backed by a private equity sponsor. With an established footprint and an active growth agenda — including M&A and greenfield expansion — they are building out their leadership team to match their ambitions. As Vice President of Finance, you will own the full finance and accounting function while serving as a true strategic partner to the executive team. This is a hands‑on leadership role designed for someone who thrives in a growth environment and wants to see the direct impact of their work on the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning the full finance and accounting function, including general ledger integrity, monthly close, account reconciliations, internal controls, tax and audit coordination, and timely financial statement preparation
• Developing a rigorous monthly reporting package for management and the sponsor, covering branch‑level performance, rental revenue trends, EBITDA bridge analysis, and fleet‑related returns
• Leading the annual budget process and partnering with branch managers to translate commercial activity, utilization rates, staffing, and fleet decisions into an actionable financial plan
• Building KPI dashboards and management reporting tied to revenue quality, margin, fleet productivity, parts and services economics, and branch accountability
• Supporting lender, investor, and board reporting requirements, including covenant reporting, ad hoc analyses, and acquisition or integration workstreams
• Strengthening finance systems, reporting workflows, and data discipline — identifying opportunities to streamline processes, automate recurring tasks, and improve the reliability of financial information
• Partnering closely with the CEO and sponsor to evaluate growth initiatives, pricing actions, fleet investments, branch performance improvement opportunities, and broader strategic decisions

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• CPA designation
• 6+ years of accounting and finance experience, with solid core training in financial reporting, close processes, controls, budgeting, and cash flow management – Canadian tax knowledge is an asset
• Experience in equipment rental or an adjacent industry is viewed favorably, including construction services, heavy equipment distribution, industrial services, dealership, or fleet‑ and field‑service‑oriented business models
• A systems‑oriented mindset with a track record of improving financial visibility, reporting cadence, data quality, and finance processes across ERP and operational data environments
• Experience in a sponsor‑backed environment, with comfort navigating sponsor reporting, performance management, and a high‑accountability operating cadence
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to serve as a credible counterpart to ownership, lenders, auditors, and senior operating leaders
• A hands‑on, practical approach — equally comfortable working directly in the numbers as you are driving strategic financial insight across the business
• M&A execution and/or integration experience is desirable but not required

Compensation Range: $120,000 – $150,000 base salary