This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Finance based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a finance function through a period of significant growth and transformation.
You will combine strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational execution to build scalable systems and processes.
The position plays a key role in strengthening financial reporting, compliance, forecasting, and business decision-making.
You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and support long-term growth.
This is an ideal opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and modernizing financial operations.
You will help shape the future of a growing organization by leveraging technology, automation, and data-driven insights to enhance efficiency.
Accountabilities:
The Director, Finance will oversee the full finance and accounting function, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial guidance. This role combines leadership, process optimization, financial planning, and technology-driven transformation to support sustainable business growth.
- Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, improving efficiency and maintaining strong financial controls.
- Manage relationships with auditors, banking partners, regulators, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders.
- Provide financial insights, recommendations, and analysis to support executive decision-making and business strategy.
- Oversee cash flow management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial operations.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis processes.
- Support capital management strategies, cost optimization initiatives, and long-term financial planning.
- Ensure new products, services, and business initiatives are properly integrated into financial systems and reporting frameworks.
- Manage complex reconciliations across internal accounts, external partners, and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team by leading hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Design and implement scalable finance processes, policies, and internal controls.
- Drive adoption of automation, AI-powered solutions, and modern financial technologies to improve reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align finance operations with broader organizational goals.
- Define and monitor financial KPIs, delivering executive reporting on performance, opportunities, risks, and strategic recommendations.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced finance leader with a strong background in accounting, financial strategy, and operational scaling. They should combine technical finance expertise with leadership capabilities, business judgment, and experience implementing modern financial systems and processes.
- CPA designation required, with strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and financial practices.
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior finance leadership position.
- Proven experience building, managing, and developing high-performing finance teams.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, controls, and financial analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to improve finance processes and implement technology-driven solutions.
- Experience leveraging automation, AI tools, or modern financial platforms to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience working in fintech, payments, SaaS, or technology-driven environments is strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting organizations through periods of rapid growth and operational scaling is an advantage.
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.
Benefits:
- Full-time leadership opportunity in a growing organization.
- Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
- Opportunity to shape financial strategy, systems, and processes during an important growth phase.
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation, impact, and professional development.
- Supportive leadership team committed to employee growth and success.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunity to work with modern financial technologies, automation, and AI-driven solutions.