VP Finance & Corporate Services

AFL is looking for aVice President, Finance & Corporate Servicesto join a company that is helping build the network infrastructure that powers communication, digital access, and economic growth in communities across Canada. AFL is a global fiber optic manufacturer and solutions provider with operations in multiple countries, focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and high-quality services across service provider, enterprise, energy, and industrial markets.

At AFL, people are central to the company’s success. The culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity and inclusion, integrity, accountability, learning, and career growth, with opportunities to contribute across engineering, field operations, manufacturing, and corporate functions, including finance.

The Vice President, Finance & Corporate Services is a senior executive responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of Finance and Corporate Services. This portfolio includes financial stewardship, real estate, fleet, and office administration across the organization.

This Vice President, Finance & Corporate Services ensures strong financial governance, efficient and inventory management, and effective corporate services that support business performance, operational continuity, and a professional workplace environment. The VP acts as a trusted advisor to the executive team, balancing strategic leadership with oversight of critical operational functions

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Significant experience in senior financial management roles, ideally within relevant industries

Proven track record in operational finance and support functions (e.g. facilities, or administration), team leadership, and business partnering

Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and compliance requirements in Canada

Designation – CPA. CPA, CA

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, tax management and reporting, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, laws and requirements.

Optimize the company’s liquidity and cashflow.

Partner with business leaders to drive operational performance and support decision-making through robust financial analytics

Provide clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations to the President and Senior Leadership Team

Oversee development and monitoring of key financial and operational performance indicators

Provide executive leadership and governance over Corporate Services, including, fleet, real estate, and office administration

Ensure support to production, service delivery, and customer commitments through strong inventory integrity, logistics coordination, and space utilization

Executive prime for third-party logistics.

Establish expectations, controls, and performance standards for inventory management, working capital, safety, and operational efficiency

Provide oversight to ensure appropriate systems, processes, and controls are in place to manage inventory risk.

Oversee office administration and corporate services to ensure a professional, functional, and cost-effective workplace environment

Provide oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring strong controls, timely vendor payments and customer collections, and disciplined management of working capital, and cash flow performance

Set standards for office operations, facilities coordination, administrative support, and vendor management

Balance service quality, operational continuity, and cost effectiveness across the full corporate services portfolio

Team & Culture

Build, coach, and energize a high-performing finance team

Uphold and promote company values and organizational culture

Support talent development, workforce planning, and remuneration frameworks

Operational Excellence

Oversee financial operations, including accounts, payroll and financial systems

Ensure robust financial controls and effective risk management

Drive process improvement and digital transformation initiatives

Business Planning & Performance

Support implementation and monitoring of business plans

Provide timely, relevant financial analysis and reporting

Collaborate with sales, operations, and other functions to optimize resource allocation

Stakeholder Engagement

Represent the organization with auditors, banks, suppliers, and major customers

Health & Safety

Promptly report any health or safety hazards, incidents, or injuries.

Comply with AFL’s Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.

Participate in all required OH&S training.

Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately

Support cost control through responsible use of resources.

Skills and Competencies

Executive leadership and enterprise thinking

Strong financial and business acumen

Strategic planning and risk management

Operational governance and oversight

Influence, judgment, and decision‑making

Clear, credible communication with senior leaders and stakeholders

Working Conditions

Flexible – normal expectations for 3-4 days in a primary office/team office

10-25% travel requirements monthly. 75% Canadian 25% US

Additional Perks:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

RRSP or retirement savings matching.

Paid vacation and personal days.

Professional development and training support.

Hybrid work arrangements

Employee assistance program and wellness resources.

Collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Exposure to large-scale, high-impact projects.

Strong safety, quality, and continuous improvement culture.

Ready to Join Us?We welcome diversity and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply!