Job Description

Founded more than a century ago, has built a reputation as one of the most trusted names in customs brokerage and trade services across North America. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba GHY provides highly specialized customs brokerage, trade compliance, and B2B logistics solutions to a diversified client base. GHY has remained focused on its expertise in brokerage and compliance, delivering high-quality, tailored solutions that have fueled the company's growth and reputation.
Now backed by SeaFort Capital, GHY is on a path towards further growth and it's within this exciting context that GHY seeks a new Vice President of Finance. GHY is proud of its strong people culture, built over more than a century of collaboration and shared success. The company emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and people-focused leadership, ensuring employees have the support and resources they need to excel. With a vision rooted in excellence and a passion for innovation, GHY fosters an environment where individuals can grow their careers, contribute to the company's success, and be part of a close-knit team that thrives on shared purpose.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of Finance will be a key member of the executive team, supporting financial strategy, operations, M&A and integration activities across GHY's Canadian and U.S. business units. This role will be central in modernizing financial systems, strengthening reporting and treasury practices, and supporting an acquisition pipeline.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, strategic leadership experience and communicate effectively with executive leadership, the board, investors, external stakeholders and staff within the entire organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting across all business units.
• Oversee M&A activities, including due diligence, deal execution, and post-merger integration.
• Manage treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements in both Canada and the U.S.
• Drive modernization of financial systems, controls, and reporting processes.
• Consolidate cross-border financial statements and enhance data visibility and accuracy.
• Partner with executive leadership to shape long-range strategies and provide decision support.
• Coordinate internal and external audits; implement recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering GHY's strong, people-first culture.
• Represent the company in financial matters with auditors, lenders, investors, and regulatory bodies.

Candidate Profile - Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation or equivalent preferred, with a minimum of 10 years' progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success in M&A, including due diligence and integration in a multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated experience in treasury and cash management in organizations with significant transaction volume.
• Background in modernizing financial systems and processes; skilled in leveraging technology for better data, reporting, and insights.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborative leadership style with strong interpersonal skills; able to earn trust and credibility across diverse teams.
• Track record of building, developing, and retaining high-performing finance teams.
• Experience working in dynamic, growth-oriented businesses, ideally with private equity or investor reporting exposure.

About GHY International
Headquartered in Winnipeg, GHY International is the country's oldest customs broker and employs over 175 people across Canada and the United States. The company has built a legacy of success, earning recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years. This achievement further validates GHY's recent strategic investment partnership with and , positioning the organization for continued growth and expansion.
GHY places strong value on its associates and their well-being, fostering a healthy work-life balance, investing in continuous learning, and ensuring teams have the resources needed to succeed. The company is highly service- and collaboration-oriented, always seeking creative ways to innovate, understand clients' evolving needs, and apply shared knowledge to help them thrive in global trade. At the heart of everything GHY does is a dedication to excellence, innovation, and carefor its clients, its people, and the industry.
About SeaFort Capital
Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, SeaFort Capital is a private equity firm that invests in lower-mid-market Canadian businesses with EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $15 million. SeaFort is a growth-oriented investor that seeks to establish long-term partnerships to help grow industry-leading Canadian companies. SeaFort targets investments in the business services, value-added distribution, specialty manufacturing, and health services sectors. SeaFort Capital is investing SeaFort Capital Fund II LP, which currently has committed capital of approximately $189 million.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity further, please send your resume to Annette Kohut, Executive Search at akohut@peoplefirsthr.com or Karin Pooley, Vice-President, Executive Search at kpooley@peoplefirsthr.com.

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