Vice President – Finance

April 30, 2026

Other Jobs To Apply

Build Your Career with a National Organization Where Your Expertise Makes an Impact: Source Atlantic, The Bolt Supply House, and Soucie Salo have united to form a national leader in industrial distribution and services. With 600+ employees, 34 branches, and access to over 4,000 global suppliers, we provide specialized technical services, innovative business solutions, and connected solutions through the strategic use of technology and data-driven insights, to empower customers across Canada and beyond. Rooted in resilience, guided by a strong commitment to quality, and fueled by innovation, we are shaping a future of smarter, faster, more connected solutions. We’re seeking to hire an accomplished leader for the role of Vice President – Finance. This role can be fully remote, hybrid or based in office. Home location is flexible for any major metropolitan area in which Source Atlantic / Bolt Supply House operates, however, preference will be based out of the Calgary, AB area. Position Overview: This is an excellent opportunity for a strategically minded and results-oriented business leader with a strong track record to support profitable growth over the next several years. Reporting to the President of the Canadian business unit, with a strong dotted line to parent company CFO. This individual will be responsible for managing the financial risks of the company as a member of the Executive Leadership Team will act as a key strategic business partner to the President. The VP – Finance is also accountable for financial planning, financial governance, record-keeping, and reporting as well as developing and leading the implementation of long-term strategies for the Finance and Accounting functions to support Canada’s overall strategic objectives. In addition, this individual will play a key role in identifying key metrics to inform and actively participate in future growth initiatives in Canada. The mandate is to establish a single, unified Canadian entity which further captures a significant share of the $40 billion market opportunity. The VP – Finance must be a performance-oriented executive who can lead the company through a period of significant growth and transformation including the identification, pursuit, evaluation, and consummation of organic and inorganic growth initiatives including acquisitions and joint ventures. Organically, this individual should collaborate with other executives and business unit leaders to identify opportunities for growth, while concurrently driving efficiencies across the business which improve the company’s bottom line Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Act as a strategic advisor to the Canadian President a trusted Finance Business Partner to the executive leadership team to guide growth and performance. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure the regular monitoring of financial performance metrics and KPIs. Identify issues and opportunities and work with the leadership team to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support the leadership team and hold them to account for the delivery of results in line with targets. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the regional planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Set stretch but achievable plans while marrying to KPIs and operating plans to ensure delivery.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Take an innovative approach to unlock organic growth and margin enhancement opportunities</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Work cross-functionally to drive efficiencies and reduce costs. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure a rigorous approach to capital allocation across the region, setting clear investment approval processes.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Provide accurate and timely reporting of consolidated results to the Group, with a full understanding and explanation of the performance drivers to support investor messaging. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ensure strong and appropriate financial controls are in place to support the delivery of performance and to ensure key financial and legal obligations are met. Take responsibility for the quality of financial accounting, reporting, and control across the region, ensuring compliance. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Liaise with the external auditors as appropriate.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Develop the quality of the finance organization, ensuring the development of the function to support the business. Ensure the continued development, recruitment, and retention of top talent to enhance succession optionality. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Function as a key member of the finance leadership team. Support the implementation of any finance transformation initiatives within Canada. Encourage the sharing of best practices across the function</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning (LRP), and rolling forecasts across all business units, enhancing planning through driver-based models and scenario analysis aligned to strategic priorities. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Develop and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) to enable accurate forecasting, strategic planning, and capital allocation decisions. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Drive variance analysis and performance insights, translating results into clear business narratives, supported by KPI frameworks to identify risks, opportunities, and ensure accountability to targets. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Establish best-in-class Finance processes, tools, and governance frameworks, ensuring strong controls, data integrity, and alignment with financial reporting and regulatory requirements. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Build scenario modeling capabilities to assess risk, opportunity, and capital allocation decisions, supporting investment planning, ROI evaluation, and post-investment reviews. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Partner with operations, sales, and functional leaders to optimize financial performance and resource allocation, driving margin expansion, cost efficiency, and data-led decision-making. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Support M&A analysis, including financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning, aligned with strategic objectives. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Lead ROI analysis on key initiatives, investments, and transformation programs, ensuring disciplined capital deployment and value realization. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Build and develop a high-performing FP&A and finance organization, strengthening capabilities, systems, and talent. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Act as a key member of the finance leadership team, leading FP&A transformation, automation, and best practice adoption, while delivering clear management reporting and insights to the Group.</li> </ul> Year One Critical Success Factors: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Garnered the respect and consequent acceptance as a key member of the corporate executive team, as well as broader business stakeholders, both internally and externally. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Become fluent with Canada’s operations, strategies, environment, and culture. As well as comprehend the uniqueness of Source Atlantic, Bolt Supply House, and DSG’s structure. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Continue to build the team and install the right structures and processes to support the business as it continues rapidly scale across the country. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Promote and articulate values associated with financial excellence, best practices, exemplary business ethics, and integrity. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Have built a strong collaborative relationship with the major shareholders.</li> </ul> Requirements: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">A minimum of 15 years of experience in Senior FP&A leadership roles; overseeing the finance function of comparable complexity, in an equally challenging sector, from within (or experience in) the broader B2B services sector. </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">A graduate degree or similar, such as Master of Business Administration, and advanced executive leadership courses.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Preference will be given to those within distribution or industrial related business whereby a customer centric and service ethos is paramount.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Experience in a multi-site, operationally intensive businesses with a successful track record of solid financial stewardship.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strategic thinker with the ability to connect financial outcomes to business drivers</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Executive presence with strong communication and storytelling skills</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Commercial acumen and ability to influence cross-functional leaders; Data-driven and analytical, with high attention to detail</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Change agent who can modernize Finance capabilities and processes</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">A track record of dealing with a high level of ambiguity and change while concurrently capitalizing on opportunities and ensuring appropriate financial processes and KPIs are in place to effectively manage growth</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">A clear track record of profitable revenue growth across the various roles that they have held.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Led complex strategic initiatives, including partnerships, expansions, system implementations, and M&A transactions, with hands-on experience in acquisition pursuit, execution, and integration</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with an understanding of the impacts and benefits of potential actions, and ability to choose the appropriate path.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Strong leadership skills, previous success developing people and processes and specifically, a magnet for talent, with a proven ability to attract and retain high performers.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Ability to provide strategic guidance to the organization outside of matters relating directly to finance.</li> </ul> Working Conditions: <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">This position offers the flexibility to work fully remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, however, the employee must be based in or near a metropolitan area in which Source Atlantic / Bolt Supply House operates (preference to Calgary, AB or greater area of)</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Candidate must be ready & able to travel approximately ~10-15% travel across Canada.</li> </ul> Unveiling Your Perks: Secure your place in our dynamic, permanent team, where long-term growth meets everyday impact. Unlock a compelling array of benefits: <ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 40px; color: #1c1c1e; font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans'; font-size: 16px; white-space: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Competitive compensation that recognizes your worth.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A flexible health, drug, and dental plan tailored to your well-being.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">An employer-matching retirement savings plan for your financial security.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Additional life and disability insurance options for peace of mind.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Confidential access to an Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP) that supports your holistic welfare.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">An enriched vacation entitlement schedule for a balanced life.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Participate in our physical fitness reimbursement program, championing your vitality.</li> </ul>

Back to blog

Ads

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

DISCLAIMER