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VP, Finance & Strategy


Company : CSC Generation


Location : Hamilton, Ontario


Created : 2025-02-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC''''s retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale brands, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane. This role is challenging above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, youll have a big role within a fast-paced team. The challenge doesnt come without reward; youll have the opportunity grow your career while building a world-class team. This position will report into one of the founding partners . What you get to do every day: Drive performance management tied to key metrics/KPIs/business drivers that provide a forward-looking view into trends requiring management decisions and actions. Improve the quality, timeliness, and reliability of financial analysis and key performance metrics available to executive management and the Board, including forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation in all functional areas. Oversee the enterprise level budget process, and the consolidation and synthetization of brand level budgets into a consolidated financial plan. Automate processes and systems to achieve efficiency gains and quality improvements on a sequential basis. Support capital raising by anticipating due diligence requests, gathering and synthesizing data from brand and platform groups, and presenting data in an articulate manner that supports company narrative Develop long term plans and strategies to position the company for a successful IPO (~4 year goal) Attract, retain and promote individuals suited to operate in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment. What you bring to the role: Is hands-on, and knows the business KPIs/issues cold Has 10+ years of executive level finance experience leading an organization through time-sensitive and stressful initiatives such as acquisitions, divestitures, and financings/IPOs. Has worked at a *successful* ecommerce/retail, or fintech company. Isnt afraid of legacy systems (we often acquire old companies with legacy systems). Does not mind travel. Whats in it for you? [MB2] Competitive compensation Medical/Dental/Vision benefits through Greenshield- Health Benefits 100% employer paid! Company Provided Life Insurance equal to one year salary RRSP matching 3 weeks vacation + 5 Paid Sick Days Birthday off with pay! Paid holidays What our interview process looks like: Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better: Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, youre also interviewing us! Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently. Step 3 : Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges youve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal. Step 4 : Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know youll be excited about. CSC Generation Holdings family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. CSC Generation Holdings family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@cscshared.com.