Job #5142 – Our client, a fast-growing software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, is looking for an innovative, hands-on VP of Finance to join their leadership team and help support this exciting next stage of growth. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President of Finance will lead financial operations, strengthen financial planning and provide trusted business insights to the executive leadership team. This is a terrific opportunity for a highly capable, hands-on financial executive who combines excellent accounting and operational expertise with strong business judgement and strategic thinking. Working closely with the Controller and finance team, you will take full ownership of financial reporting, operational finance, forecasting, cash management, and financial controls. You will also act as an important business partner, helping leadership make sound decisions about investments, profitability and growth. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the finance function and work closely with the Controller to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial statements, audits, and regulatory compliance
- Maintain sound technical accounting policies and standards (including revenue recognition), with strong discipline over cash, working capital, billing, collections, and spending
- Strengthen financial systems, processes, and controls to support efficient operations and growth
- Own budgeting, rolling forecasts, financial models, and cash flow planning
- Provide management with clear analysis of performance, trends, and risks, and develop key metrics such as recurring revenue, retention, margins, and customer economics
- Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Product, and other leaders to improve financial visibility and evaluate investments against expected returns
- Serve as a trusted financial partner to the CEO and executive team, and prepare reporting and insights for the Board and investors
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
If you are an accomplished finance leader who enjoys combining financial discipline with business leadership, and would like to help shape the future of an innovative AI-driven technology company – apply today!
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- Significant progressive experience in accounting and finance, including leadership responsibility in a growing technology, software or recurring-revenue business
- Deep knowledge of financial accounting, technical accounting standards, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting and cash management
- Familiarity with the financial and operational challenges of scaling a technology company including the evolution of financial systems, reporting, controls, forecasting and business performance management
- Experience with technology business models, subscription, recurring-revenue and the related planning and performance metrics
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable business recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a finance team while fostering a positive culture
How You Will Be Rewarded:
- Competitive compensation package (with equity component)
- Excellent bonus potential
- Great benefits package
- Generous vacation policy
- Hybrid/remote work environment
Location: Ottawa
Internal Job ID#: 5142
Recruiter Name: Matt Stevenson
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