President, 4GL - Canada

Jonas Software•Oakville, ON

5d•CA$200,000 - CA$225,000•Onsite

About The Position

4GL Solutions is a trusted provider of ERP software tailored specifically for the metal distribution industry. For decades, we’ve built our reputation on deep industry knowledge, long-term customer relationships, and practical, reliable solutions that help steel and metal service centers run their businesses efficiently. We are seeking a President to lead 4GL Solutions into its next phase of growth. This role requires a leader who understands both the steel industry and the systems that support it. Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who fits our culture: practical, approachable, and relationship-driven. Our company has its roots as a family-owned business, and that legacy still shapes how we operate today—collaborative, grounded, and people-first. 4GL Solutions is part of Vesta Software Group (a Jonas Company), a software supplier servicing a range of vertical markets with over 50,000 customers in 30+ countries. This network of businesses provides a fertile environment to share expertise, knowledge & best practise with colleagues.

Requirements

Extensive senior level experience aligned with or transferrable to the steel sector.
Strong multi-tasking, organisational, interpersonal & leadership skills.
Experience of managing a P&L and multiple departments.
Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and lead the organisation through and alongside the management team.
Full P&L management and controls, including cadence and reporting into the parent company.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate a range of business functions across different teams within a software business.
Sound planning skills and the ability to contribute to and influence strategic direction and vision.
Excellent decision-making skills and an analytical approach to problem solving.
Experience in developing, implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures.
The ability to support the Group Leader to make informed decisions on behalf of shareholders.
Knowledge of statutory, legal, and contractual obligations.
Contract negotiations and frameworks with both suppliers and customers.
Experience in financial management and establishing controls and balances to minimise financial risk.
Proven track record in meeting and/or exceeding revenue and profit targets and previous P&L management.
A degree or equivalent in a relevant management, business and/or information technology discipline, or comparable work experience.
Senior Management experience and an established significant profile within the Canadian / USA software industry aligned with or transferrable to steel sector.

Nice To Haves

A growth mindset is required for this appointment.
A collaborative leader with a willingness to actively work on customer accounts and problem solve alongside any member of the team.
Provide a vision & strategy for a team to get behind and deliver growth.
Thrive in a results driven organisation and be comfortable with financial and performance measurement.
Have a detailed understanding of the measurements and metrics used to drive a successful company.
Understand the need to balance commercial success with customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
Have exceptional communication skills delivering clearly and confidently, both in person and in writing.
Be energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude.
Have excellent attention to detail.
Work with honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct and manage all aspects and performance of the Business Unit (BU).
Design and deliver against an overall strategy to strengthen & grow the business.
Design, deliver & champion an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy that improves revenue, ebita, efficiencies & processes for customer, staff & shareholders.
Actively work on customer accounts and problem solve alongside any member of the team.
Define and meet BU goals in a timely fashion, working closely with and providing leadership to an established and knowledgeable team.
Manage P&L and multiple departments.
Be responsible for the most senior relationships in strategically important accounts for both sales and service.
Define & action a growth and profitability strategy for the BU.
Motivate, lead & bring the 4GL team with you on this growth & profitability strategy.
Financial and resource planning for all aspects of your BU, with full P&L control.
Ensure the business is financially sound, well managed, and achieves key targets.
Direct and manage employees and resources to meet business objectives, within budget.
Oversee the welfare and development of all employees.
Develop, motivate and empower a dedicated and experienced team to deliver excellent results.
Develop product strategy and ensure delivery and support against a published roadmap.
Ensure a high standard of work and customer service / satisfaction.
Build relationships with further industry partners and alliances, principally across North America & Asia-Pac but potentially further afield – both in sales and delivery of solutions.
Implement risk management policies to address strategic, operational and legislative compliance risks.
Ensure company directives are executed successfully, and company policies and procedures are adhered to and are in line with current legislation and regulations.
Engage, motivate and lead the organisation through and alongside the management team.
Provide cadence and reporting into the parent company.
Plan and coordinate a range of business functions across different teams within a software business.
Contribute to and influence strategic direction and vision.
Make informed decisions on behalf of shareholders.
Develop, implement and enforce company policies and procedures.
Manage contract negotiations and frameworks with both suppliers and customers.
Establish controls and balances to minimise financial risk.
Design and manage bonus, commissions, remuneration and reward schemes.
Make difficult decisions quickly, even with limited information.
Provide a vision & strategy for a team to get behind and deliver growth.
Manage multiple conflicting priorities to meet strategic deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.