Do you want to join the Finance team of one of the most exciting space companies at the forefront of global change detection/change monitoring? We are looking for a Director of Finance, Strategic Initiatives who will be responsible for core external-facing financial planning, reporting, and compliance functions while also owning and delivering complex, high-stakes finance initiatives that are critical to the company's strategic trajectory. This position acts as the VP Finance's "right hand" for capital market readiness, mergers and acquisitions, investor engagement, and enterprise-level finance-related transformation initiatives. This is a Vancouver-based hybrid position, with some in-office work required. Candidates must have full time availability during the business hours of 9am-5:30pm Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be required.ResponsibilitiesIPO Leadership & Public Company ReadinessLead and own the end‑to‑end U.S. IPO readiness and execution program, serving as the central point of accountability across Finance, Legal, Tax, Executive Leadership, auditors, underwriters, and external advisors. This includes managing the IPO roadmap, readiness assessments, workplans, and interdependencies across all functionsMaintain a best-in-class investor data room and respond promptly, and thoroughly to investor and sell-side analyst requestsAct as the key point of contact for sell-side analystsTrack and review all peer companies, industry/market analysisWork with FP&A to maintain a well-documented and narrated financial model designed to impress and build trust with potential investors and analysts, ensuring alignment between operational financial plans and investor‑facing projectionsWork with Accounting on prospectus drafting, disclosure frameworks, internal controls uplift (SOX readiness), and public‑company reporting infrastructure, including oversight of group revenue recognition compliance, internal controls, and risk management frameworksLead capital structure analysis, equity and debt financing considerations, pre‑IPO private placements, valuation support, and scenario modeling. Align with cash flow planning and fundraising strategy in coordination with TreasurySupport executive leadership in analyst education, roadshow preparation, and transition from private to public company operationsInvestor Relations & External CommunicationsDesign, build, and operationalize a best‑in‑class Investor Relations (IR) function appropriate for a public companyEstablish the cadence, processes, governance, and infrastructure required to support quarterly earnings cycles,



investor communications, and market engagementOwn quarterly earnings preparation including financial and operational messaging, earnings decks, scripts, Q&A preparation, disclosure controls, and coordination with Legal and executive leadership, extending the existing monthly and weekly management reporting cadence into public company disclosure frameworksManage preparation for investor days, analyst meetings, and IR conferencesDevelop and maintain the IR calendar, investor targeting strategy, analyst coverage strategy, and feedback loops to executive leadership and the BoardEnsure consistency, accuracy, and compliance in all external financial communications, including lender covenant reporting and stakeholder communicationsTranslate financial results into strategic narratives to facilitate how investors understand EarthDaily’s earnings, revenue‑generation, and value creation, drawing on deep familiarity with LOB financial performance, variance analysis, and operational metrics across all business linesDevelop and maintain corporate reporting initiatives including an ESG program understanding what drives success, obtaining leadership buy-in, stakeholder engagement, setting goals, implementation, monitoring and making adjustmentsMergers & Acquisitions LeadershipServe as Finance lead for all mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investmentsOwn financial modeling, valuation analysis, deal structuring, due diligence leadership, data room, and negotiation supportPrepare Board and executive materials supporting transaction approval and capital allocation decisionsLead post‑close integration planning and execution in partnership with Accounting, FP&A, IT, HR, and operations, ensuring realization of deal value, alignment of reporting structures, systems integration, and control environmentsEnterprise Finance Transformation & Special ProjectsSupport Accounting and FP&A with complex, cross‑functional finance initiatives including ERP transitions, business process re‑engineering, revenue recognition enhancements, reporting automation, budgeting and forecasting improvements, and analytics enablement.



Continue to lead financial systems integration and implementation in support of key responsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Compliance & ReportingAccountable for external-facing long-term financial planning, financing analysis, and corporate model scenario analyses in support of strategic decision-makingManage transfer agent processes and equity administration including cap table maintenance, equity grant processing, and shareholder communicationsPrepare and deliver special project presentations and ad‑hoc financial analyses for executive leadership and the BoardAdditional Projects/InitiativesOther duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in a business discipline, ideally finance or accountingA minimum of one or a combination of CPA, CFA, MBAHigh degree of knowledge and previous experience leading U.S. IPO and M&A processes5+ years of senior level experience executing financings, public company reporting, disclosure and internal controls5+ years of experience developing and/or overseeing the Investor Relations function and processesToolKitFormal certification/training in project managementFormal training or experience in business process improvement and transformations an assetInvestment banking experience an assetStrong understanding and experience overseeing high standards of internal controls and corporate governance, as part of the IPO processAbility to professionally manage multiple projects to strict timelines with great accuracyA strategic systems and business perspective, understanding the direct and indirect consequences of different alternativesAbility to identify and manage risks while effectively solving multi-faceted problems through effective negotiation and engagement of othersHighly intelligent with a natural goal and process orientationStrong executive level facilitation, communication and presentation skillsAbility to effectively help others see and understand different courses of actionAbility to guide a diverse range of people with different goals toward optimal solutionsCompensationBase Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 CAD annuallyBenefitsCompetitive compensation, full benefits and flexible time offBe part of a meaningful mission as part of one of Canada’s most innovative space companies that are developing sustainable solutions for our planetWork from home opportunities (hybrid)Great work environment, team and one of the best office locations in Vancouver (right over the water in the Vancouver Convention Centre)Company subsidized lunches, lunch & learns and Friday afternoon social hours#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director Of Finance, Strategic Initiatives - C$160,000 - C$200,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 EarthDaily
📍 Winnipeg