Vice President of Finance

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Winnipeg, MB
In-Office
Senior level
Angel or VC Firm
The Role
The Vice President of Finance will lead financial planning, manage treasury operations, drive automation, and ensure compliance across Canada and the U.S. while collaborating with executive leadership.
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GHY International is seeking a strategic Vice President of Finance to join our team. This is a critical leadership role for an experienced finance professional who brings deep expertise in financial operations, planning, and compliance.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer the the Vice President of Finance will be a key member of the Leadership team. They will be responsible for leading the financial strategy of GHY International across Canada and the U.S. This role oversees all financial functions including accounting, billing, treasury, and reporting, while driving innovation and continuous improvement in financial systems and processes. 

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, a collaborative mindset, and a thoughtful leadership style. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values mentorship and learning, and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to long-term organizational growth.

Join GHY and benefit from:

  • Work Life Balance – We mean it: banked time program, paid volunteer days, social committee, cultural surveys
  • Fair Compensation – With scheduled salary assessments, salary scales, RRSP/DPSP program, Bonuses.
  • Excellent Benefits – Subsidized health, dental, short and long term disability, AD&D, HCSA, EAP and critical illness.
  • Professional Development –Employee development, external training, leadership development, career planning & advancement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting across all business units. Manage complex treasury operations and cash flow forecasting. 
  • Drive automation and digital transformation of financial processes in alignment with the company’s technology roadmap.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop long-range financial strategies and support strategic decision-making.
  • Represent the company in financial matters with external stakeholders including auditors, lenders, and regulatory bodies. 
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and implement recommendations for continuous improvement. 
  • Consolidate cross-border financial statements and manage foreign exchange exposure. 
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial reporting requirements in both Canada and the U.S. 
  • Oversee M&A activities including due diligence, transaction execution, and post-deal integration. 

Required Skills:

  • Technically proficient with a deep understanding of financial systems, controls, and reporting. Demonstrated success in leading finance teams through change and growth. High degree of integrity, humility, and discretion. Adept at building trust and credibility across diverse teams and stakeholders. 
  • Comfortable working in a mentorship-based environment with evolving leadership dynamics. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a calm, steady presence and a collaborative leadership style. 
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. 

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role. 
  • CPA or equivalent designation preferred. 
  • Proven experience in M&A, cross-border finance, and financial systems transformation.
  • Track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.  
  • Demonstrated executive-level decision-making in dynamic, evolving business environments. 

GHY is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, and collaborating with applicants, employees, clients and guests to identify and effectively remove barriers, in a manner that respects the principles of independence, dignity, integration, reasonable accommodation and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from all persons. Individuals applying for employment with GHY may request accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment from our Human Resources team. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We appreciate all interest shown however only those considered will be contacted for an interview.

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities: https://www.ghy.com/careers/

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The Company
HQ: Winnipeg, MB
284 Employees
Year Founded: 1901

What We Do

Since 1901, George Henry Young’s (GHY) vision of a different kind of customs brokerage – one dedicated to personal service, integrity and professionalism – has never waivered through four generations of family ownership.

Today GHY International is serving North American Importers and Exporters with integrated services that encompasses our core Customs Brokerage services plus Customs Consulting, parcel cross-border logistics, warehousing, distribution and freight forwarding services from coast to coast.

And while customs compliance, technology and even physical borders have changed over the past century, our dedication to providing the highest levels of personalized international trade services to our clients hasn’t.

Continual serving our clients using the values of CARE establish by George H Young, has enabled us to become one of Canada’s Best Managed Platinum designated companies.

Canadian Customs Broker: Geo. H. Young & Co. Ltd.

USA Customs Broker: GHY USA Inc.

In addition to Canadian and U.S. customs broker services, GHY International provides clients with services and expertise in:

Trade Consulting

Trade Agreement Services

Web-based Services & Software for Trade Documentation, Shipment Tracking, Reporting and Analytics

Small Package Logistics Services between Canada and the USA

Regular Trade Updates — Online and through our TradeLines e-Newsletter

Warehouse Consolidation and De-consolidation

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