VP of Finance Job Description

The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for developing and directing the company’s financial
reporting and forecasting in a high growth environment. The Vice President of Finance responsibilities
include overseeing accounting operations, gathering and analyzing financial data and preparing financial
reports. Ultimately, the VP will work directly with the Executive team to ensure our operations remain
on track to hit our target goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as a financial advisor to the CEO and executive team for strategic planning purposes
• Oversee all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax
preparation
• Develop appropriate tracking methods for revenue and expenses.
• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting
standards, and procedures.
• Oversee development, oversight, and management of the organization’s investment plan
• Lead and manage the budgeting process
• Gather financial data for analysis and forecasting with respect to profits, trends, costs, and
compliance
• Coordinate the preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly reports
• Manage insurance coverage for the organization, including compliance
• Represent the Finance department in cross-sectional initiatives and communications
• Support fundraising or transactions as necessary
• Process the financial activities of an organization to maximize a company’s profits and plan for its
growth
• Ensure a company complies with tax laws and regulations specific to that industry
Required Qualifications/Skills:
• Proven work experience as a VP of Finance or similar role
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development
within a growing organization
• In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other
regulatory matters
• Adept in fiscal management principles and processes, including resource management and needs
assessment
• Possesses critical knowledge of federal and provincial tax laws as well as basic accounting issues
• CPA preferred
• A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is preferred
Asset Qualifications/skills:
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving
skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively
impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives. Critical thinking
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively
Salary
Commensurate with experience and education, with generous benefits package and
company options, family leave provisions, and opportunities for professional development