VP of Finance

NorthPoint Search Group•Quinte West, ON

5d•Onsite

About The Position

A strong, stable, and rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on VP of Finance to lead and scale its finance and accounting function. The VP of Finance will oversee all financial operations including accounting, financial reporting, ERP optimization utilizing Acumatica, internal controls, budgeting, strategic planning, and team leadership while supporting operational growth and scalability. This role is being created to build a scalable finance organization, enhance financial visibility, optimize systems and processes, and support long-term strategic growth initiatives. The VP of Finance will serve as the senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and finance operations, driving financial strategy, implementing scalable systems and controls, optimizing the Acumatica ERP platform, supporting operational and capital project growth, and building a high-performing finance organization capable of supporting rapid expansion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience within a growing organization environment.
Strong manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational finance experience required.
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial controls, and financial reporting requirements.
Experience building scalable finance organizations and implementing financial processes and controls.
Strong strategic leadership skills combined with a hands-on operational approach.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Experience leading and optimizing Acumatica ERP systems strongly preferred.
Experience within manufacturing, industrial, energy, or project-driven industries.
Experience supporting rapid growth, system implementations, and operational scaling initiatives.
Experience with inventory accounting, project accounting, and capital project environments.
Experience partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic financial planning and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting and finance operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, financial reporting, and compliance.
Oversee and optimize the company’s Acumatica ERP platform to improve financial visibility, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and scalability.
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a rapidly growing organization.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare and oversee financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Manage external audit processes, tax coordination, and regulatory compliance activities.
Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business decision-making.
Develop KPI reporting and financial dashboards to improve operational and financial performance visibility.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, and project teams to support cost management and operational efficiency.
Oversee inventory accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets, capital expenditures, and project-based accounting activities.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team as the organization scales.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve systems, reporting, processes, and internal controls.
Support M&A activity, capital planning, banking relationships, and investor reporting as needed.