Executive Vice President of Finance in Winnipeg

Join to apply for the Executive Vice President of Finance role at LGM Financial Services. LGM Financial Services provided pay range: This range is provided by LGM Financial Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$220,000.00/yr - CA$295,000.00/yr.

The Organization: LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. Since 1998, LGM has been successfully supplying quality products and leading training solutions to Canadian automotive dealerships. Dealer partnerships are complemented with the strong backing and support of their automotive manufacturing brands, which include BMW/MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover/Range Rover and Mitsubishi Motors.

The Job: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Vice President, Finance (EVP, Finance) acts as LGM’s Chief Financial Officer. This executive will provide strategic direction and oversight of all financial operations to support the company’s continued growth, stability, and long‑term success.

The EVP, Finance will oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, actuarial services, taxation, budgeting, and audit, while ensuring strict adherence to IFRS accounting standards and SOX compliance. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, providing financial insight and strategic guidance that drives performance and value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Business Partnership: Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape and execute the corporate strategic plan. Provide financial insight and strategic recommendations to support growth and profitability. Evaluate financial implications of new business initiatives, investments, and products. Promote a proactive, results‑driven, and values‑based leadership culture.
• Financial Management and Reporting: Lead all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Ensure compliance with IFRS and SOX reporting standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation processes to align with corporate strategy. Maintain strong internal controls and oversee timely completion of audits.
• Treasury, Cash, and Investment Oversight: Manage cash flow, treasury, and investment portfolios to ensure liquidity and capital efficiency. Negotiate and maintain effective banking and financing relationships. Oversee management of trust funds and investments in coordination with external advisors.
• Taxation, Audit, and Risk Management: Provide leadership in corporate, sales, and payroll taxation across multiple jurisdictions. Oversee external and internal audit processes to ensure compliance and transparency. Manage corporate insurance coverage, renewals, and enterprise risk management frameworks.
• People Leadership and Department Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance, Payroll, and Actuarial teams to achieve departmental excellence. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Implement effective succession planning and professional development strategies.
• Systems, Processes, and Operational Excellence: Drive automation, process improvement, and system integration initiatives across Finance. Ensure the financial infrastructure supports organisational scalability, accuracy, and efficiency. Implement robust financial models and controls for new business lines and acquisitions.
• External Relations and Stakeholder Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with auditors, banks, insurers, OEMs, and other key partners. Review and approve major contracts and ensure accurate maintenance of the contract registry. Represent the Finance function as a strategic and trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders.
• Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives: Lead financial due diligence and integration for mergers, acquisitions, and business combinations. Support enterprise-wide strategic and innovation initiatives to drive long‑term growth.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive senior financial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial management, risk management, and compliance with IFRS and SOX.
• Proven success in financial reporting, capital management, and organisational transformation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, investment management, and corporate financing considered an asset.
• Experience in insurance, financial services or automotive industry is strongly preferred.

What We Offer:

• The compensation range for this position is $220,000 - $295,000.
• A competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive health benefits plan, Group RRSP, performance bonus, health and wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four paid days annually to "give back" to the community, along with your birthday off.
• A vehicle rebate program of up to $400 per month.

Seniority level: Executive. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Finance and Management. Industries: Financial Services, Insurance, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.