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Vice President, Finance

  • Vancouver, BC

Victoria Newitt Recruitment Inc has been retained by Keg Restaurants Ltd to search for a Vice President, Finance.

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Richmond, BC – On-stie


Job Summary:
The Vice President, Finance is a strategic leader and partner to the CFO. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role plays a pivotal part in shaping financial direction, strengthening governance, and supporting enterprise-wide decision-making. The Vice President, Finance will oversee core finance functions and collaborate closely with senior and operational leaders.

Job Duties:
Strategic Leadership

  • Partner with the CFO to develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy.
  • Provide clear, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
  • Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to enhance revenue and optimize costs.
Financial Operations & Reporting
  • Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax and internal controls.
  • Oversee timely and accurate preparation of the financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, compliance frameworks, and audit readiness.
  • Personally engage in complex accounting issues and analysis when required.
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 20, including three direct reports.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning and operational excellence.
  • Build financial literacy across the organization by partnering with operational leaders.
Business Partnership
  • Collaborate with operations, HR, marketing, and other departments to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis team for financial modeling and analysis on new projects, investments, and strategic initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive team, and board.
Governance & Risk Management
  • Oversee corporate governance related to financial policies, controls and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and financial institutions.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Competencies:
  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking
  • Leadership & Decision Making
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
  • Mediating and Negotiating
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Teamwork
Employee Qualifications:
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) designation required.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including oversight of teams and complex financial operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
  • Strong understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks.
  • Hospitality industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms; comfort with data-driven decision-making.
  • A strategic thinker who can balance high-level vision with hands-on execution.
  • High integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
  • Someone who brings both technical excellence and strong business acumen.
  • A mentor who builds strong teams and elevates the finance function across the organization.
  • Full competency in Microsoft Suite programs
Working Conditions:
  • Attend and conduct presentations
  • Travel may be required
  • Overtime as required
Compensation:
The range offered for this position is: $170,000 – $225,000 annually, plus 25% bonus.

Compensation offered within this range is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skills, qualifications, experience and credentials.

If this position suits your skills and experience, we want to talk to you!

Please apply by submitting your resume and a covering letter outlining why you are a suitable candidate for this exciting role.