VP, Finance

Role: VP Finance

Role Type: Hybrid 4 days week in office

Location:Toronto

Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. Through our proprietary MagCycle and REEPure processes we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high purity materials used in the production of permanent magnets. These materials are critical to the modern economy including the production of electric vehicles electronics AI infrastructure wind turbines defense and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Founded in 2021 Cyclic Materials has rapidly progressed from technology development to commercialization. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona with a new expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by US$75 million in Series C financing led by T. Rowe Price alongside strategic investors including Microsoft Amazon Hitachi Ventures BMW i Ventures Jaguar Land Rovers InMotion fund Energy Impact Partners ArcTern Ventures and Fifth Wall we are scaling to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable rare earth supply.

We have established commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay Vattenfall Lime and VACUUMSCHMELZE enabling the deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real world supply 2025 Cyclic Materials was named one of the Top 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch by MIT Technology Review.

We are growing quickly and building the industrial backbone required for a circular rare earth economy. Joining Cyclic Materials means working on complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to executing and delivering measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the Vice President of Finance is the companys senior finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide financial management and controls multi-entity multi-currency statutory and management reporting currency and financial risk management and all aspects of operational finance across our corporate and manufacturing footprint. This executive will be a hands-on builder who can scale systems lead cross-functional initiatives across all functions in the organization and ensure rigorous compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Growth

• Develop and execute financial management strategies and tactics aligned with Cyclic Materials long-term business goals including market expansion
• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to define financial frameworks for sustainable growth and profitability
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board; translate the company strategy into financial plans investments and measurable outcomes
• Key contributor to the planning and budgeting processes across all functions in the company

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting cash flow management financial risk management treasury and financial and management reporting
• Ensure accuracy integrity and timeliness of financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Lead monthly quarterly and annual reporting processes for all internal and external stakeholders
• Direct U.S. GAAP financial reporting and international reporting (e.g. IFRS/local GAAP); coordinate external audits and tax compliance establish and maintain robust internal controls (SOXready environment) and accounting policies
  
  

Risk Management

• Drive cost efficiency initiatives across manufacturing procurement and logistics.
• Implement and monitor key financial metrics
• Oversee commodity exposure management (e.g. LME/COMEX) pricing formulas and customer/supplier passthrough mechanisms
• Manage FX interest-rate and credit risks; help develop hedging strategies with policy
• Identify financial operational and compliance risks implementing mitigation strategies
• Maintain internal controls policies and governance frameworks that ensure transparency and accountability

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and grow a high-performing finance and accounting team that supports operational and strategic objectives across multiple jurisdictions
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across departments
• Promote cross-functional coordination between all departments

Systems & Process Optimization

• Strengthen financial systems and reporting processes
• Integrate automation and analytics-driven financial planning to enhance accuracy and decision-making
• Support digital transformation initiatives to improve forecasting costing and data visibility
• Co-lead ERP system optimization and evergreen improvements
• Own and monitor controls on systems involved with contract management expense processing and all other financial processes

Qualifications

• One of the following accounting designations required CPA ACCA OR CIMA
• 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience including 10 years in a senior executive role at a multinational
• Must have experience with direct reporting accountability in a large private and/or publicly listed company
• Proven experience in a manufacturing OR recycling environment is mandatory ideally in the metals industry
• Proven experience overseeing finance in multi-entity international organizations
• Demonstrated international reporting experience including consolidation for multicurrency multientity structures and coordination with international auditors/tax advisors
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance cost accounting and ERP systems.
• Experience in US financial operations required global experience is an asset
• Strong technical accounting skills combined with business acumen.
• Exceptional leadership communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success in scaling organizations and improving financial performance.
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining hands-on involvement in operational details
• Experience partnering with investment bankers external counsel auditors and investor relations/communications teams through financing and/or capital markets processes is a strong asset

Why You Will Love Cyclic Materials

• At Cyclic Materials were dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey
• We offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage RRSP contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge
• We value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions

The base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidates relevant experience skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process please email .

Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e. H1-B visa F-1 visa (OPT) TN L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

To all applicants your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Exec