CPA, MBA - VP Finance

Expertise

Bilingual executive in finance and accounting with 20+ years of experience managing the full accounting and finance cycle for multi-site companies in Canada and internationally (technology, food, manufacturing, IT, real estate, services, HR).

Strengths and Expertise

• Strategic support to executive leadership and operational financial management, including EBITDA oversight

• Diagnosis and reorganization of the finance function in contexts of growth, acquisitions, or turnaround

• M&A and financing: target identification, due diligence, post-acquisition integration (Canada, London, Paris)

• ERP implementation and continuous improvement of processes and procedures

• Human-centered, motivating leadership capable of supporting growth without increasing headcount (+30% growth over 3 years with the same team)

• Highly adaptable and versatile: able to alternate between strategic and operational tasks depending on SME context

• Experience in IFRS, R&D, financing, refinancing, and setting up international subsidiaries

Description

Key Achievements

• Communications & Marketing Company – VP Finance (2020–2023)

  • Led the finance function in a multi-project, high-growth environment

  • Managed accounting teams and strengthened financial rigor and KPIs

• Technology Company – Software Development & Digital Innovation – VP Finance (2015–2020)

  • Supported 30% growth over 3 years with the same team → continuous process optimization

  • Standardized procedures and implemented reliable reporting for management

• Publicly Listed HR Technology Solutions Company – CFO (2013–2015)

  • Head of finance for a public SME (IFRS), specialized in technology solutions

  • Provided strategic support to leadership and structured the finance function

• Cross-Functional Achievements

  • Financing and refinancing: secured over $40M

  • Annual savings: $550K through post-acquisition rationalization

  • Led multiple Canada/international acquisitions → +$12M revenue/year

  • Special projects: post-acquisition integration, corporate reorganizations, R&D, KPIs, and cost control

Core Strengths

• On-site diagnosis and audit: observation, documentation, recommendations, and quick wins

• Standardization and optimization of financial and operational processes

• Implementation of SME-appropriate KPIs to improve visibility, cash flow, and profitability

• Change management and training to ensure team and stakeholder buy-in

• Collaborative, people-focused leadership recognized for earning executives’ trust and mobilizing teams

Style and Assets

• Strategic and pragmatic, willing to roll up sleeves in an SME context

• Influential, inspires confidence among executives and stakeholders

• Excellent communicator and educator, capable of motivating even during challenging periods

• Hands-on experience in turnarounds and growth: able to stabilize the finance function and deliver rapid results

Hourly Rate: $195

About us

CIELO is a recruitment firm specializing in finance, accounting and management in Quebec, Canada and internationally. Our head office is located in downtown Montreal. Only successful candidates will be invited to an interview. We would like to thank all the candidates for showing interest in this position. The masculine form is used to lighten the text.