Job Description

ALS provides a broad range of testing and analytical services to a wide variety of end markets and industries around the globe. We continue to remain a leader in the testing services industry and have established a distinguished reputation for providing best in class results and client services.

Position: Vice President, Finance
Location: North Vancouver, British Colombia
Status: Full-time, permanent, On-site
Reports to: Group Chief Financial Officer

Summary
A key member of the Canadian executive team, leading all aspects associated with the finance function for all the ALS businesses in Canada. Expected to lead finance transformation processes, including executing a planned banking transition, rolling out a new global ERP in the region, and building a strong finance team to support the business.
The Vice President, of Finance, is also a key partner to business leaders, supporting them in the understanding and measurement of business drivers through KPI implementation, and in financial planning and analysis (budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning).

Responsibilities

• Providing support to Canadian business leaders and Group CFO, as required including proactive financial analysis to help manage the business by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and drive/track strategic initiatives.
• Managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting of Canadian operations.
• Driving the financial planning analysis process, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Overseeing the operations of all finance functions, including the design of an organizational structure and robust process and controls implementation in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts receivable, and Tax areas.
• Leading and managing the month-end closing process for the business units in the region.
• Coordinating all work and interaction with external auditors for half-year review and annual audit processes.
• Leading credit and collection management processes for the business, driving continuous improvement in cash generation.
• Complying with local, provincial, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Managing financial and banking systems and related policies and procedures.
• Managing global transfer pricing coordination for ALS Geochemistry.
• Maintaining corporate minute books and coordinating finance-related interactions with internal and external legal teams.

Qualifications

• MBA or Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Accounting or Finance, and current CPA designation
• 15+ years of finance and accounting experience in a high-volume industrial or business services environment, including 10+ years in a management role.
• Work experience in a leadership position in the implementation of ERP projects (functional lead or finance manager as part of ERP implementation project).

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognized and valued. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals; particularly women, First Nations, people with disabilities and visible minorities.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.