Vice President Finance

Stonelife Landscaping and Life Landscaping are growing owner-led businesses with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality construction design-build and landscaping services across both commercial and residential markets. Operating across multiple entities the organization has built a strong reputation for quality collaboration and a people-first family-oriented culture.

As the company continues to grow and expand into new areas there is an opportunity to bring on a Vice President Finance to step into a true Head of Finance role. This individual will act as a strategic partner to the owner leading the full finance function while helping to guide business decisions improve structure and support long-term growth.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:

• Act as a key financial partner to the owner providing insight and guidance on business strategy growth initiatives and major financial decisions
• Lead and oversee the full finance function across multiple entities including reporting forecasting budgeting and cash flow management
• Provide financial leadership and strategic planning support including long-term forecasting and scenario analysis
• Support the evaluation and execution of new business initiatives including expansion into development and construction
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including payroll AP/AR intercompany transactions and union-related financial compliance
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process aligning financial plans with business objectives
• Analyze project-level profitability monitor budgets vs. actuals and partner with operations to improve margins and cost control
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs and reporting dashboards to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead capital planning initiatives and liaise with lenders regarding financing credit facilities and capital structure
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including auditors banks and advisors to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness
• Work cross-functionally with estimating project management and field teams to ensure financial alignment with operations
• Lead mentor and support a small finance and administration team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day operations

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 10 years of progressive experience in finance with leadership responsibility in construction landscaping or other project-based industries
• Experience operating at a Controller Director or VP level with full ownership of the finance function
• CPA designation is preferred but not required for the right candidate
• Strong knowledge of job costing project accounting WIP reporting and contract revenue recognition
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a lean fast-paced environment
• Experience working in an owner-led or entrepreneurial business with the ability to build trust and act as a true partner
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Systems savvy with experience working in or improving accounting/reporting systems (QuickBooks Online experience is an asset)
• Comfortable working in an on-site collaborative team-oriented environment

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive base salary: $180000 $200000 commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus (discretionary tied to individual and company performance)
• Health dental and optical benefits
• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role with direct exposure to ownership
• Ability to make a meaningful impact in a growing entrepreneurial organization
• A collaborative team-oriented environment where relationships and culture are highly valued

We are committed to creating an inclusive accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us at to discuss your needs.

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