ACARA Jobs
VP of FP&A and Projects
Apply- ID: 557892
- Posted: 3/5/2026
- Location: Leamington, ON
- Category: Pro - Accounting/Finance
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Job Summary The Vice President of FP&A will play a critical role in leading the financial planning and analysis function of the company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and execution of financial planning processes, budgeting, forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, and analysis to support key business decisions..
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process, including the development of detailed budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
- Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business planning.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior year results, identifying key drivers of variances and trends.
- Oversee the financial due diligence process for potential acquisitions, working closely with internal teams and external advisors.
- Conduct financial analysis, valuation, and modeling to assess the strategic fit and financial impact of potential M&A transactions.
- Partner with senior management to evaluate and negotiate deal structures, terms, and pricing to maximize value and mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards, providing accurate and timely financial information.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards, providing accurate and timely financial information.
- Other core expectations as defined by the company.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- CPA or CFA Certification (Preferred)
- 10+ years or progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
- Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A)activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, and integration planning.
- Proven track record of leading and executing successful M&A transactions, from initial evaluation through post-merger integration.
- Must be an influential leader with a collaborative management style and ability to motivate others, fostering an environment of continuous improvement
- Must possess the drive and energy to fit into a fast-paced, high-growth culture with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
- Analytical thinker; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly, meet deadlines and possess tremendous attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills; ability to communicate financial information from one-on-one to large audience settings
- PC proficiency including advanced MS Office computer skills and demonstrated ability to produce presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.