Vice President, Finance

About Us

Atelier Gérard Beaulieu (AGB) is a third-generation family-owned company specializing in metalworking and manufacturing, with more than 100 years of experience.

AGB stands out with its specialized products, Guardian Tanks, and distributes its products across North America, as well as hundreds of products throughout Europe and Africa through its distribution networks.

Primary Mission

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance is responsible for ensuring the company’s financial health and strategic strength. As a key business partner within the executive team, he/she oversees financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance, in close alignment with the organization’s strategic direction.

The incumbent plays a pivotal role in developing and executing robust financial and operational plans that support accelerated growth of the company’s commercial activities both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Management

- Develop and implement the financial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives (Canada/USA).
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Analyze production costs, OPEX and CAPEX related to metallurgical activities.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

Compliance and Accounting Standards

- Ensure compliance with IFRS (Canada) and US GAAP (United States).
- Collaborate with the external accounting firm and ensure compliance with tax obligations (corporate tax, GST/HST, IRS, state taxes).
- Manage financial risks, insurance, and legal obligations.

Strategy and Expansion

- Support growth projects including acquisitions, mergers, and strategic partnerships.
- Evaluate the performance of investments and expansion initiatives.
- Oversee financial modeling of metallurgical projects (ROI, IRR, NPV).
- Manage risks related to currency fluctuations (CAD/USD).

Operations and Production

- Work closely with the Vice President, Operations to optimize efficiency and profitability.
- Develop financial dashboards related to manufacturing performance.
- Support the integration of digital transformation initiatives (ERP, advanced analytics, BI, AI).

Leadership and Team Management

- Lead the Finance team (accounting, taxation, treasury, financial control).
- Foster a culture focused on strategic analysis and decision support.
- Ensure the development and retention of financial talent.
- Promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and governance.

External Relations

- Maintain strong relationships with owners, investors, bankers, auditors, and tax authorities.
- Represent the Finance function with strategic stakeholders in Canada and the United States.

Candidate Profile

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
- A recognized CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) is required in Canada.
- MBA or Master’s degree in Finance/Management is a strong asset, especially in a multinational context.

Experience

- Minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in finance, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Finance Director, Controller, VP Finance).
- Proven experience in the manufacturing/metallurgical sector or other transformation industries.
- Expertise in cross-border Canada–U.S. management (taxation, currencies, IFRS and U.S. GAAP compliance), including multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation.

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of manufacturing and metallurgical operations (production costs, CAPEX, OPEX, inventories).
- Expertise in strategic planning, financial modeling, and risk management.
- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and business intelligence tools.

Behavioral and Leadership Competencies

- Strategic vision with a strong results orientation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify financial information for nonfinancial audiences.
- Collaborative leadership with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams in a fast-growth environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change and adapt in agile environments.
- Integrity, rigor, and impeccable ethics.

Additional Details

Location: Hybrid model (on-site presence combined with remote work, depending on organizational needs)

Position Type: Permanent executive role with a competitive salary

Benefits: Comprehensive package including paid vacation and leave, pension plan, health plan, and more

Start Date: Fall 2025

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by email to: robert@evoluciagroup.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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