President, 4GL - Canada

Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is between $200,000 and $225,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Reason for Opening: Backfill position

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4GL Solutions is a trusted provider of ERP software tailored specifically for the metal distribution industry. For decades, we’ve built our reputation on deep industry knowledge, long-term customer relationships, and practical, reliable solutions that help steel and metal service centers run their businesses efficiently.

We are seeking a President to lead 4GL Solutions into its next phase of growth. This role requires a leader who understands both the steel industry and the systems that support it. Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who fits our culture: practical, approachable, and relationship-driven.

Our company has its roots as a family-owned business, and that legacy still shapes how we operate today—collaborative, grounded, and people-first.

4GL Solutions is part of Vesta Software Group (a Jonas Company), a software supplier servicing a range of vertical markets with over 50,000 customers in 30+ countries. Sectors include Manufacturing, Metals, Auctions, Fitness, Sports & Leisure, Foodservice, Salons, Attractions, Education, Retail, Event Management, Construction, Moving & Storage, Laboratory Systems, Product Licensing, Payment Processing, Hotels, Resorts & more. This network of businesses provides a fertile environment to share expertise, knowledge & best practise with colleagues.

Position:

Offering both autonomy and scope for growth, you will plan, direct and manage all aspects and performance of the Business Unit (BU), design and deliver against an overall strategy to strengthen & grow the business. A growth mindset is required for this appointment.

• You will have extensive senior level experience aligned with or transferrable to the steel sector
• Working with the team to design, deliver & champion an Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy that improves revenue, ebita, efficiencies & processes for customer, staff & shareholders
• A collaborative leader with a willingness to actively work on customer accounts and problem solve alongside any member of the team.

BU goals to be defined and met in a timely fashion, working closely with and providing leadership to an established and knowledgeable team. The post requires, strong multi-tasking, organisational, interpersonal & leadership skills, experience of managing a P&L and multiple departments. With responsibility for the most senior relationships in strategically important accounts for both sales and service.

Job Responsibilities:

The role will report to a Group Leader and will be responsible for:

• Defining & actioning a growth and profitability strategy for the BU
• Motivating, leading & bringing the 4GL team with you on this growth & profitability strategy
• The financial and resource planning for all aspects of your BU, with full P&L control
• Ensuring the business is financially sound, well managed, and achieves key targets
• Directing and managing employees and resources to meet business objectives, within budget
• Overseeing the welfare and development of all employees
• Developing, motivating and empowering a dedicated and experienced team to deliver excellent results
• Responsibility for the growth strategy of the BU, including developing product strategy and ensuring delivery and support against a published roadmap.
• Ensuring a high standard of work and customer service / satisfaction
• Building relationships with further industry partners and alliances, principally across North America & Asia-Pac but potentially further afield – both in sales and delivery of solutions
• Implementing risk management policies to address strategic, operational and legislative compliance risks
• Ensuring company directives are executed successfully, and company policies and procedures are adhered to and are in line with current legislation and regulations.

Leadership:

• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and lead the organisation through and alongside the management team
• Full P&L management and controls, including cadence and reporting into the parent company
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and coordinate a range of business functions across different teams within a software business
• Sound planning skills and the ability to contribute to and influence strategic direction and vision
• Excellent decision-making skills and an analytical approach to problem solving.

General:

• Experience in developing, implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures
• The ability to support the Group Leader to make informed decisions on behalf of shareholders
• Knowledge of statutory, legal, and contractual obligations
• Contract negotiations and frameworks with both suppliers and customers.

Financial Results:

• Experience in financial management and establishing controls and balances to minimise financial risk
• Proven track record in meeting and/or exceeding revenue and profit targets and previous P&L management
• Experience designing and managing bonus, commissions, remuneration and reward schemes.

Your Personal Characteristics will include:

• The ability to make difficult decisions quickly, even with limited information
• Provide a vision & strategy for a team to get behind and deliver growth
• Thrive in a results driven organisation and be comfortable with financial and performance measurement
• Have a detailed understanding of the measurements and metrics used to drive a successful company
• Have proven experience as a Business Leader or Senior Manager within a software business aligned with or transferrable to the steel sector
• Understand the need to balance commercial success with customer satisfaction and employee engagement
• Have proven experience of managing multiple conflicting priorities to meet strategic deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Have exceptional communication skills delivering clearly and confidently, both in person and in writing
• Be energetic, motivated, and enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Work with honesty and integrity.

Job Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant management, business and/or information technology discipline, or comparable work experience
• Senior Management experience and an established significant profile within the Canadian / USA software industry aligned with or transferrable to steel sector.

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Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.