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Job Type : Full Time | Senior Leadership Location : Toronto, ON In-Office (Global HQ) Reporting to : Chief Financial Officer This is a career-defining opportunity for a high-potential, energised, handson finance leader to step into a Deputy CFO role within a family-owned, global travel organization. With approximately 800 employees, Goway comprises multiple entities, operating across multiple regions and technology platforms. We are looking for someone early in their executive journey but already operating at a senior level. A leader with a can do attitude, who thrives on driving change and executing at pace, you will build on existing practices to establish robust, but practical, financial control and reporting. Based in our midtown Toronto office, you will work alongside the CFO and executive team to ensure our financial data, systems and reporting are sufficiently robust to support our ambitious shortterm growth plans. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on the challenge of operating in a complex operating environment with demonstrable success in driving change. What will be your key responsibilities? Data, Reporting & Decision Enablement Take ownership of financial data integrity, structure, and reliability across multiple entities and systems Build and continuously improve management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs for the finance and leadership teams Turn complex, fragmented data into clear, decision-ready insights Establish strong reporting cadence and performance narratives for executives, board, and ownership Champion a single source of truth mindset across finance and the broader business Building Scalable Financial Foundations Strengthen the fundamentals: budgeting, forecasting, planning, and controls Ensure financial structures (chart of accounts, entity design, reporting frameworks) are clean, consistent, and scalable Standardise processes across regions while allowing for local nuance Build a finance function that can support significant business scaling efficiently Systems, Automation & Modern Finance Drive the evolution of finance systems, ERPs, and reporting tools Lead efficiency initiatives in the group through automation and smarter data flows Improve integration between finance, sales, bookings, and operational systems Bring a modern, techenabled mindset to support finance operations Identify and implement cost savings initiatives through automation, supplier reviews, etc Governance, Risk & Stewardship Support statutory reporting, audits, and compliance across jurisdictions Strengthen controls, governance, and financial discipline in a familyowned business context Ensure confidence in expense management, intercompany activity, and budgeting allocations Prepare highquality board and ownership information FX Hedging ensure appropriate hedging programs are in place, monitor ongoing exposures, review/implement enhanced instruments as required Insurance ensure adequate program/coverage for all group entities Leadership & Growth Be a visible, collaborative, and engaged leader within the Toronto office Lead, coach, and develop emerging finance leaders across all regions Build strong partnerships with all business units, understanding their needs to support success in each unit Step in as acting CFO as required Actively develop your own leadership capability Act as a key member of the senior leadership group Treasury Cash flow management and reporting: optimize cash flows, maximize yield on cash balances, including working capital management Manage banking, financial services relationships and agreements, including credit facilities, credit card processing; negotiate enhanced financial services as required, including payment and receipt procedures Strategic Planning Assist in advising on longterm business goals, KPI setting, mergers, and acquisitions Play a key role in business planning to enhance business growth and performance What Success Looks Like (1224 Months) Leadership has complete confidence in the financial reporting framework Reporting is complete, accurate, and timely, facilitating informed decisionmaking Position the finance function and systems to become an integral component of our growth plans Finance is seen as forwardlooking and a business facilitator, creating effective governance and informed decisionmaking You are recognised internally as a future CFOcalibre leader What are we looking for? Experience & Background Senior finance experience (e.g., Senior Controller, Head of Finance, VP of Finance, Finance Director) Minimum of 15 years of experience in your field with at least 5 of those in a leadership role Experience in multientity, complex, multisystem, fastgrowing, global environments Exposure to travel, tourism, aviation, hospitality, or highvolume consumer services is strongly preferred Clearly demonstrated success in improving data integrity, reporting, systems, or financial structure Equally comfortable operating on the front line and at the executive table Qualifications Fully qualified accountant (CPA, CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) Exceptional grounding in financial reporting, controls, treasury, and governance High confidence working with ERPs, BI tools, and datadriven reporting Capabilities & Strengths Relentlessly analytical and curious digs into the data, spots patterns fast, and turns insight into action Highenergy selfstarter with a strong sense of ownership; sees gaps and closes them Cuts through complexity to create clear structure, priorities, and momentum Confident, credible communicator who influences senior leaders with clarity and convictionLearns fast and moves decisively, comfortable testing, refining, and improving in real time Leadership Style & Mindset Ambitious and growthoriented sees this role as a platform, not an endpoint Brings execution speed, positivity, and action orientated mindset Respects legacy while constructively and confidently challenging how weve always done it Engaging, energized, and collaborative Personally accountable with strong followthrough and the ability to hold teams accountable Location & Work Style Based in Toronto and working primarily from the office Values collaboration, proximity to leadership, and being embedded in the business Willing to travel occasionally to support global teams What can you expect from Goway? We offer a competitive salary accompanied by performance incentives, and we place real importance on time away from work, such as paid personal days for when life calls for them and your birthday off each year. Our commitment to professional growth means youll have access to continuous learning and industryleading training that keeps you at the forefront of travel innovation. Youll enjoy generous paid time off, including three weeks of vacation, six personal days, and a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday. Travel is in our DNA, so youll enjoy exclusive perks and discounts on worldwide getaways. Since we operate across Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Manila, Sydney, and beyond, youll collaborate across cultures and shape a career path that reflects your ambitions. Goway is an equalopportunity employer. We celebrate differences and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. We appreciate every applicants interest. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. How To Apply If this role feels like your next step, click Apply Now to create your profile, upload your CV, and share a few details about yourself. Our talent team reviews every application, and if your experience aligns with our needs, we will reach out to set up the next step. AI Screening Disclosure To help us fairly and efficiently review applications, we use an automated screening process to assess responses to predetermined questions. This initial step ensures all candidates are evaluated consistently. Qualified applicants will be reviewed by our recruitment team for further consideration. Additional Notes Goway Travel Ltd will retain applications, notifications, and records related to this posting for three years, reflecting our commitment to fair and equitable hiring practices. Recruitment Scams & Fraud Warning Please be aware of any suspicious emails or WhatsApp activity from individuals pretending to be recruiters or senior personnel at Goway Travel. We will never ask you to install an app during the recruitment process. If you receive a message of this nature, please ignore it and report it to Goway. About Goway Founded in Toronto in 1970 by Australian economist Bruce Hodge, Goway has evolved from a oneperson dream into a familyowned global leader in tailormade travel. With our headquarters in Toronto and hubs in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Manila, our team of over 700 talented employees designs travel experiences in more than 115 countries across all seven continents. Were united by a passion for travel and are committed to doing the right thing: supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainable tourism that enriches local communities. Whether working remotely or side by side in one of our offices, we operate as one forwardthinking team, transforming wanderlust into lifechanging adventures for our fellow Globetrotters. Discover more at goway.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr