VP, Financial Infrastructure & Optimization

Geotab is an AI driven platform that manages all fleet and asset needs. They are a global leader in connected transportation solutions where they provide vehicle and asset tracking solutions to thousands of customers. Geotab has invested in ground-breaking data research and innovation to enable partners and customers, including Fortune 500 and public sector organizations, to transform their fleets and operations.

Geotab is committed to making an impact by supporting the transition to low-carbon transportation and through CSR initiatives, building a more inclusive, diverse, safe, and sustainable world.

Highlights:

• Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario

• Global leader in fleet management with 25+ years of industry experience

• Celebrated 25th anniversary with a focus on data-driven innovation and AI

• Advanced analytics and AI capabilities core to telematics and fleet solutions

• Serves 55,000+ customers across 160 countries

• Manages over 5 million subscriptions and processes 100+ billion data points daily

• Supported by 2,000+ employees and 700+ partners

• Team includes industry-leading data scientists and AI experts

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for sustainability

• Ranked on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list for the sixth consecutive year

About the Role:

The VP, Financial Infrastructure and Optimization, is a senior executive responsible for architecting and optimizing Geotab’s financial infrastructure. This leader will own major corporate P&L centers, including $100M+ in annual third-party technology and connectivity spend, driving cost reduction, vendor governance, diversification, and billing integrity through disciplined, data-driven oversight. The role also serves as Finance Business Partner to the $30M+ global Marketing and Events budget, ensuring ROI and efficiency, and oversees key corporate services, including fiduciary leadership of People Operations benefits, ensuring programs remain scalable, compliant, and aligned with long-term profitability and Board expectations.

• Strategic & Financial Leadership - Translate corporate strategy into a clear financial roadmap, leading global planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. Partner closely with the executive team and Board, delivering high-quality reporting and data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions.

• Billing, Vendor Governance & Cost Optimization - Own financial oversight of Geotab’s largest cost drivers, including Google Cloud (~$6M/month) and major telecom carriers (~$3M/month). Drive cost reduction, technology diversification, billing integrity, and COGS governance through rigorous modeling, reconciliation, and enterprise-wide profitability initiatives aligned with fiduciary standards.

• Financial Systems & Operational Excellence- Modernize and automate financial systems and processes, building scalable infrastructure to support global growth and increasing complexity while fostering a culture of operational excellence.

• Strategic Business Partnering (Marketing & Events) - Serve as Finance Business Partner to the $30M global Marketing and Events function, driving pre-approval governance, budget discipline, efficiency, and ROI measurement across major investments.

• Fiduciary, Governance & Corporate Oversight - Act as executive finance liaison to People Operations, leading governance of global benefit plans (Health Insurance, 401K/RRSP) to ensure compliance, cost control, and scalability. Oversee global audit, internal controls, real estate, facilities, lease management, and in-house services across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

• M&A & Integration Leadership - Partner on corporate development initiatives, leading financial due diligence and post-merger integration. Drive system, process, and team alignment while delivering targeted acquisition synergies.

• Team Leadership - Lead and develop a global finance team, setting clear KPIs and building deep business acumen, accountability, and high performance across the function.

About You:

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 7+ years in senior leadership (VP/Sr. Director) within a global technology or SaaS organization (private or public).

• Executive-level leader with experience overseeing large, multi-functional finance teams and setting long-term strategic, governance, compliance, and performance direction.

• Tech-fluent strategist with deep experience in Cloud-first environments (Google Cloud strongly preferred), able to translate large-scale data (e.g., BigQuery) and complex technical concepts into financial strategy and cost optimization.

• Proven architect of growth, designing financial strategies and organizational structures to support hyper-growth and M&A.

• Systems-oriented operator who builds scalable, automated processes for global expansion and operational efficiency.

• Inspirational people leader with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.

• Decisive, forward-looking executive with strong judgment in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

• Deep M&A expertise, including financial due diligence and post-merger integration across multiple transactions.

• Experience managing finance within a multi-billion-dollar, multinational organization.

• Strong proficiency with modern ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP), BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), and financial planning platforms.

• Exceptional communicator, capable of influencing C-suite leaders, technical stakeholders, and external partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA/CFA and/or MBA preferred.

• Must be open to hybrid work environment with HQ in Oakville, Ontario.

The Extras that Matter:

• Ability to join a fast-growing company.

• Opportunity to make some changes to the company and grow.

• Competitive compensation + benefits package.

• Dynamic + Collaborative environment!

• A fast-paced work environment where mutual support is integral.

• A data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Work alongside best-in-class leadership.

• Hybrid workspace in Oakville, Ontario.

• Compensation: $220,000-$280,000 base salary + 25% bonus