Director of Finance
Toronto, In-Office | High Ownership | Build for Scale

What you will do
You will take full ownership of the finance and accounting function and ensure our financial foundation is built to support the next stage of growth.

Accounting & Financial reporting

Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Prepare and oversee IFRS financial statements

Lead the external audit end-to-end

Establish and maintain robust accounting policies and documentation

Ensure accurate revenue recognition and accounting for complex transactions

Financial Infrastructure & Scale

Strengthen and scale financial processes to support rapid growth

Ensure integrity of core financial data and reporting systems

Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital processes

Build scalable workflows that reduce risk and improve efficiency

Tax & Compliance

Oversee all corporate tax filings, including SR&ED;, and compliance requirements

Coordinate with external advisors across jurisdictions

Reporting & Governance

Ensure board‑ready financial reporting

Partner cross‑functionally to uphold financial discipline across the organization





Support long‑term financial readiness as the company scales

Qualifications

CPA designation (required)

8-12 years of progressive accounting experience

Manager level audit experience (Big 4 preferred)

Prior Controller-level ownership within a VC-backed startup

Proven experience scaling accounting operations through rapid growth

Direct ownership of IFRS financial statements and external audit

Solid technical accounting knowledge and practical judgment

Ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

Location
Passage operates with an in‑office working model. Candidates must be based in Toronto or open to relocating and working five days per week in our Toronto office.

Compensation
C$130K to C$175K+ and offers equity.

Additional Information
Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants. If your experience does not match every requirement but you believe you can thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

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📌 Director of Finance (Ontario)
🏢 Passage
📍 Ontario