The Vice President of Documentation Compliance is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and economic strength of every lease and funding document sent to a customer. This role reviews documentation through a financially minded lens, proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen deal terms and maximize lease economics, while also serving as a compliance safeguard across the documentation process.

The position requires hands-on experience with cross-border leasing in Canada and Mexico, including end-to-end ownership of Mexican funding mechanics and a clear understanding of the nuanced differences between U.S. and Mexican leasing. This individual will collaborate closely with our in-house attorney and outside counsel to structure deals and improve the company's position.

This role also serves as the designated backup for Capital Markets, providing critical coverage for a function that currently has no secondary support and operates at high capacity.

This is a position supporting the company’s continued growth, and it is designed to develop into a broader leadership role. In the event of any change within the Documentation team's leadership, this individual will be expected to assume responsibility for document approvals and team management.

What You Will Do

Documentation Review & Deal Economics

• Review every lease and funding document issued to a customer prior to execution, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.

• Proactively identify and propose changes that strengthen the company’s position and maximize lease economics wherever possible.

• Ensure appropriate contract terms and conditions are in place to protect and mitigate ƒfinancial, technical, and commercial risk.

• Troubleshoot contract-related problems and disputes as they arise.

Customer & Deal Support

• Work directly with customers on redlines, negotiations, and documentation questions.

• Own documentation-related customer onboarding, ensuring a smooth, professional experience.

• Build strong working relationships with customers and counterparties to protect risk, quality, and service standards.

Cross-Border Leasing (Canada, Mexico, and other countries)

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Canadian and Mexican lease structures, owning these transactions end-to-end.

• Apply a clear, working understanding of Mexican funding mechanics and the material differences between U.S. and Mexican leasing practices.

• Partner with our in-house attorney and outside counsel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to structure deals, resolve issues, and improve the company’s position.

• Support our continued expansion into other countries and work with legal to compliant documents.

Compliance & Risk Oversight

• Review documentation to ensure compliance with company policy, applicable law, and regulatory requirements.

• Stay current on relevant legal, business, and technical rules and regulations, applying changes to documentation practices as needed.

• Maintain and evolve documentation templates, procedures, and controls.

Capital Markets Backup

• Serve as the designated backup for Capital Markets, maintaining sufficient working knowledge to step in during absences or high-volume periods.

• Support funding-related documentation review with an understanding of how deal structure impacts fundability and pricing.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Manage and mentor the Documentation team, fostering a strong, collaborative culture.

• Develop team members into more autonomous, capable contributors through coaching and delegation.

• In the event of any change to the Documentation team's leadership structure, assume responsibility for document approvals and day-to-day team management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Positively collaborate with all other departments to find the best solution for the customer and for the company.

• Provide knowledge transfer, training, and documentation expertise across business units.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in asset-based lending and equipment financing lease documentation.

• Direct experience with Canadian and Mexican lease transactions, including Mexican funding processes and structures.

• Strong financial acumen, with a demonstrated ability to identify and structure economics that benefit both the customer and the company.

• Experience partnering with in-house and outside counsel on deal structuring and negotiation.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

• The ability to work independently and manage a team.

• Strong knowledge of documentation requirements and regulations for asset-based lending and equipment financing lease transactions.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to or experience within a Capital Markets or funding function strongly preferred.

• Juris Doctorate

• Experience with Salesforce, including data automation.

• Experience with lease accounting software and documentation systems.