Vice President of Finance

Our customers and the industry have always believed in us. Our 95-year legacy proves that we have not only adapted to the market but have always provided direction for it. Our secret is our Team, and how we leverage state-of-the-art technology while adhering to sound environmental practices.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Mitchell Press has an opening for a **Vice President, Finance **rolereporting to the President of the company.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The duties and responsibilities of a **Vice President, Finance **include but are not limited to:

- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
- Work closely with the President and the rest of the Executive Team to develop a strong culture of “team”.
- Manage cash flow forecast and develop strong supplier relationships.
- Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance department operations and programs in order to achieve goals within available resources.
- Coach and supervise accounting employees, ensuring teamwork and accurate, timely accounting up to and including financial statements, and oversee month-end close activities.
- Critically review and assess accounting documents, returns, and financial reports to ensure accuracy. This will include general accounting, payroll, A/P and A/R, cash management, account reconciliations, and monthly financial reports.
- Supervise and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliation, and schedules for quarterly review and year-end processes with the outside accounting firm.
- Completion of financial statements and reports, including presenting the monthly/annual results, preparing annual budgets, and cash forecasting. Consolidate financial information and present financial reports to the executive team, highlighting key insights and trends.
- Identify, analyze, and support capital expenditure needs required to improve the profitability and competitiveness of the facility. Assure quality of fixed assets auxiliary.
- Act as a financial advisor to the management, the executive team, and other stakeholders as required. Communicate financial results, trends, and forecasts in a clear and concise manner and provide insights to support strategic initiatives and business growth.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement cost-control measures. Monitor expenditures, analyze cost trends, and provide guidance on cost optimization strategies across departments.
- Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and financial analysis to provide insights into the organization’s operations and business plans.
- Oversee, guide, and advance the organization’s reporting, data, and analysis capabilities with the aim of driving competitiveness, identifying opportunities, addressing challenges, and optimizing our operations both internally and externally through data-driven insights.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of related experience with a minimum of 3 years of strategic leadership accountability
- Professional accreditation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) completed.
- Strong cash flow management experience is required.
- Strong team player, able to work within and lead a team is critical.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP + SUMIF formulas, Pivot tables)
- Experience working in the manufacturing industry is an asset.
- SRED experience is an asset.
- Experience handling large amounts of data and creating relevant reports.
- Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, as well as FX management.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is extremely beneficial including best practices and efficiencies of the system.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis including key trends analysis and business case analysis
- Ability to think and act strategically, innovatively, and creatively using sound business judgment and quantitative/analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Active listener who is adept at understanding competing agendas, building consensus, and rapidly moving solutions forward in a constructive manner
- Strong diplomacy and ability to engage and communicate diverse audiences.

This Non-Union position provides extended health and dental benefits, as well as a pension plan fully paid by the employer. Pay is commensurate with experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work full-time in Canada?

Ability to Commute:

- Burnaby, BC V3N 5C9 (required)

Work Location: In person