Vice President of Finance and Digital Transformation

Company OverviewAuto Electric Service (AES) is a locally owned wholesale distribution company serving the automotive aftermarket, agricultural, and industrial sectors across Southern Saskatchewan. Founded in 1943, AES has built a trusted reputation through strong customer relationships, an unmatched product assortment, and reliable service.The company is entering a transformative growth phase, with a strategy to scale its operations to support 2.5 times its current revenue. This role will be critical to building the operational infrastructure to support that growth.Position OverviewThe Vice President, Finance & Digital Transformation, is responsible for leading and integrating the Finance, HR/Talent, and IT functions at AES. This role will modernize core systems and processes, implement high-frequency, data-driven reporting, and build a high-performing team to support scalable, profitable growth.This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the President and collaborating closely with the Executive Team.Key Responsibilities1. Systems & Platform ModernizationLead implementation and stabilization of Vision ERP and Indago WMS across all sites.Ensure achievement of operational KPIs, including:≥97% Order Accuracy≤1.0% Failed Picks≥98% Inventory Record Accuracy+15% Lines Picked per HourStandardize SOPs and develop branch playbooks.Strengthen integrations across order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and pricing.2. Data & ReportingEstablish a single source of truth BI platform within 9 months.Deliver dashboards and self-serve reports for branch/customer P&Ls, GMROI, margin waterfalls, and more.Reduce the monthly financial close cycle to ≤5 business days.Achieve forecast accuracy of ±5% revenue / ±10% EBITDA.3. Financial PerformanceImprove cash conversion cycle by ≥10 days.Reduce variable cost per order by 4% through cost controls, vendor terms, and rebate optimization.Support execution of the company’s Shareholder Value Architect program.4. Talent & Organizational DevelopmentHire A-player HR and IT leads within 6 months.Achieve ≥70% A-player density in Corporate Services by Month 18.Reduce time-to-hire to ≤45 days for priority roles.Maintain ≥85% 6-month new hire success rate.Establish weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating rhythms.5. IT Infrastructure & CybersecurityAchieve ≥99.9% uptime on core applications (Vision, WMS, Compass).Deploy MFA, endpoint protection, backup/restore protocols, and an incident response plan within 6 months.Complete external cyber assessment and resolve critical issues by Month 15.Ensure branch infrastructure (Wi-Fi, servers) supports modern operations and hybrid work.RequirementsCandidate ProfileRequired Experience: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Corporate Services, Finance, Operations, or IT.5+ years in a senior leadership or executive role.Proven success in ERP and/or WMS implementation (Vision, Indago, or similar platforms).Experience in wholesale distribution, logistics, industrial, or related sectors.Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing business transformations.Skills & Attributes:Strong financial and operational acumen (ROIC, GMROI, CCC, EBITDA), including deep accounting and financial reporting knowledge. A professional accounting designation is an asset.Change management and stakeholder communication skills.Talent-focused leadership with experience hiring and developing A-players.Ability to establish and drive performance management processes.Owner mindset, high accountability, and execution orientation.Core ValuesCandidates must demonstrate alignment with AES’s core values:Solution Focus - Approach every challenge with a problem- solving mindset. Humbly Confident - Lead with humility staying open to learning and focused on serving others.Customer Experience Obsessed - Care about making sure internal and external customers feel valued and supported.Foot on the Accelerator - Move with urgency and passion.BenefitsWhy Join Auto Electric Service?Key leadership role in a high-growth transformation.Opportunity to design and implement systems from the ground up.Direct impact on business performance, scalability, and shareholder value.Stable, values-driven company with long-standing community roots.Competitive Health, Dental and Life Insurance benefits.