Vice President of Finance and Digital Transformation

Company Overview Auto 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 Overview The 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 Responsibilities Systems & Platform Modernization Lead 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 Hour Standardize SOPs and develop branch playbooks Strengthen integrations across order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and pricing Data & Reporting Establish 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 Financial Performance Improve 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 Talent & Organizational Development Hire 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 IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Achieve ≥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 Requirements Candidate Profile Required 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 Values Candidates 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 Benefits Why 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr