Un directeur adjoint des finances et du contrôle de gestion F/H

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products and leading training solutions to Canadian automotive dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complimented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover/Range Rover and Mitsubishi Motors.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Vice President, Finance (EVP, Finance) acts as LGM’s Chief Financial Officer. This executive will provide strategic direction and oversight of all financial operations to support the company’s continued growth, stability, and long-term success.

The EVP, Finance will oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, actuarial services, taxation, budgeting, and audit, while ensuring strict adherence to IFRS accounting standards and SOX compliance. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, providing financial insight and strategic guidance that drives performance and value creation.

Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape and execute the corporate strategic plan.
Evaluate financial implications of new business initiatives, investments, and products.
Financial Management and Reporting
Lead all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Ensure compliance with IFRS and SOX reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation processes to align with corporate strategy.
Maintain strong internal controls and oversee timely completion of audits.
Treasury, Cash, and Investment Oversight
Manage cash flow, treasury, and investment portfolios to ensure liquidity and capital efficiency.
Negotiate and maintain effective banking and financing relationships.
Oversee management of trust funds and investments in coordination with external advisors.
Taxation, Audit, and Risk Management
Provide leadership in corporate, sales, and payroll taxation across multiple jurisdictions.
Oversee external and internal audit processes to ensure compliance and transparency.
Manage corporate insurance coverage, renewals, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance, Payroll, and Actuarial teams to achieve departmental excellence.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Implement effective succession planning and professional development strategies.
Drive automation, process improvement, and system integration initiatives across Finance.
Implement robust financial models and controls for new business lines and acquisitions.
External Relations and Stakeholder Management
Maintain and strengthen relationships with auditors, banks, insurers, OEMs, and other key partners.
Review and approve major contracts and ensure accurate maintenance of the contract registry.
Represent the Finance function as a strategic and trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.
Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives
Lead financial due diligence and integration for mergers, acquisitions, and business combinations.
Support enterprise-wide strategic and innovation initiatives to drive long-term growth.
S elf-Management - Leads the organization in emotional control, agility and influence through expressing a wide spectrum of emotions to suit the environment they are within, to build commitment and buy-in to new ideas and concepts, and to generate motivation for action. Works effectively throughout all emotional environments and utilizes emotional intelligence to lead a positive outcome despite the starting position.
Results Focused - Is competitive and takes risks in growing the organization's profitability, finds creative ways to measure and monitor intangible outcomes to achieve overarching strategic goals, and proactively shapes the customer value proposition based upon deep awareness of customer desires. Creates a high-performance culture throughout the organization with imbedded urgency to achieve results while preserving core values and high enthusiasm from the employees.
Empowers and Coaches Others - Fosters an organizational culture of empowerment and coaching, ensuring role clarity and accountability for organizational objectives and initiatives. Identifies high potential leaders and creates new opportunities for them to develop, by allocating responsibilities based upon skills and learning orientation, articulating a vision that enables them to execute with their own creativity, providing liberal boundaries to aid in their personal growth.
Strategic Orientation - Anticipates and plans for future events and opportunities including competitive realities to create clarity in direction for how our vision is to be achieved.
Minimum 10 years of progressive senior financial leadership experience
Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial management, risk management, and compliance with IFRS and SOX.
Proven success in financial reporting, capital management, and organizational transformation.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, investment management, and corporate financing considered an asset.
Experience in insurance, financial services or automotive industry is strongly preferred.

MBA or equivalent preferred

Executive leadership experience in a multi-jurisdictional, fast-paced corporate environment.
Experience managing senior teams and complex cross-functional portfolios.

A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.