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About the Role

The Vice-President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) plays a critical leadership role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and overseeing key administrative functions. This executive will act as a trusted business partner to the President and senior leadership, ensuring financial discipline, operational efficiency, and scalable systems to support growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the President and Executive Team to define and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide leadership on financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital allocation.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Lead annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and advisors.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash flow, working capital, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Ensure full compliance with all Canadian tax laws and relevant financial regulations.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support governance requirements, including Board and committee reporting as applicable.
• Oversee all aspects of finance and administration such as Accounts payable, Billing, Accounts receivable, Collection, Payroll.
• Oversee contracts review (scope may vary).
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing finance and administrative teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development and succession planning within the function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or Master’s degree an asset).
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience in a private-sector environment, ideally within a growth-oriented organization.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance.
• Experience overseeing administrative or shared services functions is an asset.
• Candidates with relevant industry experience will be considered a strong asset.

Skills

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen
• Executive-level financial and analytical expertise
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• High integrity, sound judgment, and hands-on leadership style
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Location

• Etobicoke, Ontario

Work Type

• Full-time
• Permanent
• On-site

Experience Level

• Executive Leadership
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, including senior leadership roles.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree an asset
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting designation strongly preferred

About the Company

• XTL Group of Companies (“XTL”) is a leading Canadian transportation and logistics company, providing reliable freight solutions across North America.
• XTL is a growing private organization recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation.