Our client is a rapidly growing high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, and they are seeking a business-savvy and forward-thinking Finance Director to join their leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role provides direction across finance and accounting, compliance, operations, and administration, with a strong focus on financial integrity, effective controls, and continuous improvement.You will be required to move fluidly between designing repeatable processes and personally executing the technical work - supporting development of the board package, reviewing the tax filings, interpreting insurance policies, and coaching a geographically diverse team.Success depends as much on judgement and cross-functional problem-solving as on technical accounting skills. This hands-on role has a high expectation and requirement to modernize how finance and administration operates – including thoughtfully integrating AI tools into reporting, analysis, and day-to-day workflow. Main responsibilities include:Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, providing insight into financial performance and supporting senior leadership and year-end activitiesOversee cash management, banking, tax, insurance, payroll, lending, and financial controls,



ensuring strong risk management and complianceManage regulatory and statutory requirements and work closely with external advisors and partners as neededStrengthen financial systems, processes, and data, leveraging AI and automation to improve efficiency, reporting, and day-to-day workflowsLead and develop the finance and administration team while overseeing general administration and facilities to support effective operationsQualifications:The main qualifications for this role include:Completed CPA designation is requiredBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related fieldMinimum 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including senior or leadership-level responsibilityStrong reporting foundation including demonstrated ownership of a full financial close and board/investor reporting cycleTrack record supporting external audits and managing external advisors across audit, tax, legal and insuranceProficiency with ERP systems and MS ExcelPractical fluency using AI tools with the ability to identify automation opportunitiesExperience in technology, skilled services, privately held, or PE-backed environment is considered an assetExcellent communication and interpersonal skills

📌 Finance Director (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Stevenson & White
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles