VP of Finance

Join a reputable and growing organization based in Toronto, Ontario! Our client is a well-established Managing General Agent (MGA) offering a wide range of insurance solutions for specialty, niche, program, and hard-to-place businesses. They’re looking for an experienced VP, Finance, to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a dynamic and growing organization. The ideal candidate will be a designated CPA with at least 10 years of relevant experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the CEO, the VP, finance will be responsible for managing a team of 5+ accountants. Some of the duties include but are not limited to:

• Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to guide the finance and accounting functions, aligning with the company’s strategic plan.
• Lead the development and monitoring of annual business, operating, and capital budgets; track performance, investigate variances, and drive improvements.
• Oversee FP&A, management and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity of controls, compliance with ASPE, and effective use of dashboards and KPIs.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support decision-making and value creation.
• Provide strategic insights on profit drivers, cost structures, capital optimization, and growth opportunities.
• Maintain robust financial policies and controls to protect assets and manage risk.
• Advise leadership and the Board on major risks and oversee tax planning with external advisors to ensure compliance and minimize liabilities.
• Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, legal counsel, and industry advisors.
• Present quarterly financial reports to the board and lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Play a key role in all M&A activities, including due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, financing, and post-acquisition integration, while refining processes and systems for future transactions.
• Oversee accounting system implementations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Designated CPA
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Insurance experience is an asset
• Experience in M&A transactions and delivering board presentations is an asset.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $160,000 to $180,000
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Discretionary Bonus
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Hybrid working model

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.