Vice President, Finance

Who we are
**Internal Job Posting**

TK Elevator is one of the world’s leading elevator companies with unique capabilities. Our innovative, efficient and reliable vertical transportation systems have been moving people in Canada for nearly half a century. Our capabilities include high-quality, customer-focused service as well as individual maintenance and modernization packages. Our highly skilled technicians efficiently service a multi-brand portfolio. We’re reshaping the elevator industry and transforming communities into the best places to live.

**What we expect**:
**R**esponsibilities**:
**Strategic & Financial Leadership**
- Develop and execute the financial vision and strategy for Canada, ensuring alignment with North American and Global objectives and operational priorities
- Partner closely with the President & CEO, Canada to achieve revenue growth and maintain EBITDA margins
- Collaborate with the NA Finance Leader to ensure alignment with North American financial strategies, standards and guidelines
- Implement value creation programs that support business transformation, drive effectiveness & efficiency
- Prepare the organization for a potential IPO, ensuring readiness with financial systems, compliance and reporting frameworks

**Operational Excellence**
- Transform the finance function by implementing best-in-class practices across FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, tax and FX management
- Lead collaboration with business line and field stakeholders to improve organizational efficiency and drive growth
- Lead optimization efforts building & executing on a multi-year plan to align costs with investment targets and industry best practices
- Ensure robust cash flow management by diagnosing current processes, identifying gaps, and implementing actionable improvements

**Team Development & Leadership**
- Build & mentor a high-performing Canada finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation
- Assess, structure and develop talent to align with strategic goals
- Cultivate high-potential talent and develop viable succession plans

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Collaborate effectively with TK Elevator’s NA and Global Finance leadership, sharing insights and ensuring adherence to corporate standards & initiatives
- Build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, ensuring alignment on financial priorities & objectives

**Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Operate effectively within a matrix organizational structure, ensuring strong coordination with North America Finance & Operational teams
- Act as a strategic partner to functional leaders, providing actionable insights & driving data-driven decision-making

**Who we are looking for**:
**Qualifications**
- University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance; CPA designation is required
- Minimum of 10 years of accounting, reporting and managerial/leadership experience
- Track record of proven leadership and financial acumen that demonstrates ability to work with senior leadership to gain insight on how to improve both operational and financial performance
- Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on mentoring and motivating an employee base of professionals
- Able to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome internal and external challenges or obstacles
- Sound understanding of risk management
- Knowledge of HR policies, practices, and procedures
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
- Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills
- Strong collaboration, influence and interpersonal skills
- Excellent background in change management
- Regular domestic and international travel

**What we offer**: