Posted 17 days ago
Vice President, Finance
@ Kassen Recruitment
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Kassen Recruitment is hiring a Vice President, Finance for a growing entrepreneurial organization. The role leads the accounting and finance function, covering month-end close, forecasting and board reporting, while working directly with founders and executives. The posting describes a full-time, lean-team position that requires independent work.
Responsibilities:
- Own the full accounting and finance function
- Oversee month-end close and financial reporting
- Prepare forecasts and board and executive reports
- Partner with founders and senior executives on strategy
- Automate workflows and strengthen financial controls
Requirements summary:
- Recognized accounting designation such as CPA or Chartered Accountant
- Significant accounting and finance leadership experience
- Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge
- Startup or scale-up experience preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | CPA, Chartered Accountant |
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Kassen Recruitment
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Finance will lead the organization's accounting and finance function, overseeing everything from day-to-day accounting activities to financial forecasting and board-level reporting. Operating within a lean team structure, this individual will be expected to work independently, maintain an efficient financial close process, and respond effectively to evolving business needs.
What You'll Do
- Own the full accounting and finance function, ensuring accurate financial records, reliable reporting, and effective financial operations
- Oversee month-end close, general ledger activities, and financial reporting, maintaining a streamlined and timely close process
- Prepare financial forecasts and analyses, adapting to changing business priorities and supporting informed decision-making
- Develop financial reports and presentations for the board and executive leadership
- Partner directly with founders and senior executives to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decisions
- Maintain hands-on involvement in accounting activities, from reviewing journal entries and reconciliations to preparing executive-level financial information
- Identify opportunities to automate workflows, strengthen financial controls, and improve processes using existing systems and resources
- Respond promptly to ad hoc reporting requests and emerging business requirements
- Establish practical, scalable accounting processes that support the organization's evolving needs
- Operate independently within a lean finance environment, prioritizing competing demands while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and accountability
What You Bring
- A recognized professional accounting designation, such as a Canadian CPA, US CPA, or equivalent internationally recognized Chartered Accountant qualification
- Significant hands-on experience in accounting and finance leadership
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of financial reporting requirements
- Experience managing the full accounting cycle, month-end close, financial forecasting, and executive or board reporting
- A demonstrated ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities with broader financial leadership
- Experience in a startup, scale-up, or entrepreneurial environment is preferred
- Exposure to software or technology-driven business models is an asset, but experience in other industries will be considered
- A track record of improving accounting processes, introducing efficiencies, and making effective use of automation
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
- Confidence working directly with founders and senior executives, including the ability to raise concerns and challenge decisions constructively
- A resourceful, adaptable approach and the ability to operate effectively with limited support and changing priorities
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible finance leadership position where your work will directly influence business decisions and organizational growth. You'll have close access to founders and senior leadership, meaningful ownership of the finance function, and the opportunity to shape processes and practices as the business evolves. For a finance professional who values autonomy, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to combine technical accounting with strategic business partnership, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while helping build the foundation for the company's next stage of growth.
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