Vice President, Finance & Operations

Arconas is North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance furniture for airports, transportation terminals, and public spaces. Established in 1972, Arconas is a privately owned Canadian company dedicated to enhancing public and high-traffic areas with our comprehensive suite of seating, power, waste, recycling, and counter solutions.

Our products are purposefully designed to the highest durability, comfort, and safety standards, without compromising beautiful design. In addition to our own manufactured products, we are the exclusive distributor of top European furniture brands Auweko, Bene, Green Furniture Concept, Sellex, and USM Airportsystems. We continually strive for ongoing product innovation and partnerships to remain at the forefront with exceptional furniture options.

Arconas offers an invigorating workplace where design-centric minds can thrive. With their ingenuity, passion, and creativity, they shape the landscape of airport furniture. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment for all our employees. The diversity and unique talents of our people lead to superior quality products and services for our valued customers.

We are also long-standing, active members of the Airports Council International, the American Association of Airport Executives, and the Airport Consultants Council. We are a company that has earned recognition as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies since 2012. Additionally, we are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.

Arconas is on a focused path of growth—creating meaningful opportunities for both personal and professional development. We are seeking an experienced, trusted, and values-driven executive leader to serve as our Vice President, Finance & Operations.

This is a critical executive role responsible for leading Arconas’ financial strategy, operational performance, and business processes. The Vice President will provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across the Finance and Operations functions, ensuring strong financial governance and efficient manufacturing and distribution performance.

This position reports directly to the owners and plays a central role in strategic planning, operational execution, and long-term value creation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and long-term financial modeling

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with Canadian GAAP accounting standards

• Manage risk assessment, internal controls, and financial governance

• Provide executive leadership with insights and recommendations to optimize profitability, cash flow, and capital structure

• Oversee audit processes, tax planning, and relationships with financial institutions and auditors

Operations & Process Management

• Lead manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain operations to drive efficiency, quality, and reliability

• Optimize end-to-end operational workflows, including production planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management

Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead the financial oversight of inventory management, including valuation methodologies, costing strategies, and margin impact

• Establish standardized job order processes to improve accuracy, accountability, and workflow efficiency

• Champion lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure operational KPIs are established, monitored, and achieved across departments

• Direct capital investment planning for facilities, equipment, and systems improvements

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direct leadership to the Finance Director and Operations Director, ensuring strong alignment between financial and operational goals

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams

• Establish clear goals, KPIs, performance standards, and a culture of accountability

• Foster cross-functional alignment between finance, operations, sales, product development, and customer-facing teams

• Build and sustain a collaborative, process-driven, and data-informed organizational culture

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

• Serve as a key member of the executive team in shaping organizational strategy and long-term planning

• Evaluate opportunities for business expansion, cost reduction, and operational scalability

• Support pricing strategy, product costing, margin analysis, and commercial decision-making

• Lead systems integration and digital transformation initiatives to support growth

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field - MBA preferred

• Canadian CPA accounting designation

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Finance, Operations, or combined leadership roles

• Extensive experience in manufacturing or distribution environments

• Demonstrated success leading multi-functional teams and managing complex operations

• Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, modeling, cost accounting, and operational analytics

• Proven ability to design, implement, and sustain process-driven operational frameworks

• Experience with ERP systems and data-driven operational decision-making

• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and change-management capabilities

• Strategic and analytical thinker

• Process-oriented and detail-driven

• Exceptional leadership and people development skills

• Strong business judgment and decision-making ability

• Collaborative and influential across all levels of the organization

• Hands-on approach with the ability to execute in a dynamic environment

 

COMPENSATION:

We believe in rewarding performance and providing our people with the tools and incentives they need to succeed. Our compensation package includes:

• Base Salary: Competitive base salary
• Bonus: Tied directly to the top-line and bottom-line financial performance of Arconas

Interested in Joining Arconas?

If you are a results-driven leader who combines financial discipline, operational excellence, and people-centered leadership, we invite you to explore this opportunity to help shape the next chapter of Arconas’ growth.