Vice President, Finance
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 1 day per week in-office)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: CEO & Founder
The Opportunity
The Value Builder System, a profitable and growing SaaS company, is seeking a high-impact, execution-oriented VP of Finance to guide the business through its next stage of growth. With a global client base, a recurring revenue model, and a well-established brand (rooted in the success of Built to Sell and its 3M+ download podcast), the company is entering a pivotal phase of increased operational rigor, and strategic scaling.
This newly defined role is designed for a finance leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You’ll take full ownership of core financial responsibilities, including budgeting, reporting, forecasting, compliance, and cash flow. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll work closely with the CEO, offering strategic input, shaping the company’s narrative, and helping to drive execution that supports long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Lead all day-to-day finance operations, including month-end close, reporting, and cash flow management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
- Develop and refine financial models to support decision-making
- Drive improvements in collections and working capital
Strategic Planning & Investor Readiness
- Serve as a key thought partner to the CEO and executive team
- Provide strategic insights on business performance and growth opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build trusted partnerships with other departments to support revenue forecasting and expense planning
- Present financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner
- Transform finance from a back-office function into a proactive business partner
Operations & Administration
- Mentor and develop a small team, including an existing Senior Accountant
- Lead internal control efforts and ensure regulatory and financial compliance across jurisdictions (Canada, US, and international)
Success Criteria & Deliverables
Within 3 Months:
- Independently operate the finance function and stabilize cash flow forecasting
- Improve collections and reduce accounts receivable days
- Establish strong working relationships across departments
- Retain and mentor the Senior Accountant
- Build a reliable forecasting model
Within 12 Months:
- Act as a key strategic member of the leadership team
- Embed financial accountability into daily decision-making
- Influence business performance with data-driven insights
- Drive scalable systems and processes to support future growth
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, ideally in a B2B SaaS environment
- CPA designation required
- Strong command of FP&A, full-cycle accounting, internal controls, and compliance
- Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics is an asset
- Experience supporting international operations (Canada, US, and globally)
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for all audiences
- Proven success in founder-led, fast-paced, and remote-first environments
- Strategic mindset balanced with a hands-on execution style
Next Steps:
- We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
- Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview
Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.
Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!
JOB ID #3373622