04 Sep
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Portage Ventures GP
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Toronto
04 Sep
Portage Ventures GP
Toronto
Vice President, Finance As VP, Finance you will be a highly experienced tactical and strategic finance professional. It's an opportunity best suited to a well-rounded SaaS finance leader with a disciplined approach who has helped build and witnessed the success of a finance operation in scaling tech companies. You will be overseeing all financial aspects of our company, from financial planning and analysis to risk management and regulatory compliance.
Financial Strategy: Develop and execute the financial strategy to support the company’s growth objectives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and long-term vision.
Capital Planning and Management: Manage the company’s capital structure, including debt and equity financing.
Treasury Management: Oversee cash flow planning, working capital management, and treasury operations.
Financial Operations: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adherence to accounting principles, and compliance with regulations. Partner with our People Team to process monthly payroll for Canada and US employees.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage financial risks to protect the company’s assets and ensure compliance with regulations. Implement risk mitigation strategies and internal controls.
Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of financial performance. Provide accurate and timely financial reports and insights to the Executive Team, the Board of Directors, and Venture Capital Firms.
Banking Relations: Drive capital acquisition efforts by negotiating with financial institutions to lock in favorable financing terms while protecting company equity and financial flexibility.
Stay Abreast of Industry Trends: Keep up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting the financial landscape. Build and mentor a high-performing finance team. Provide guidance, coaching, and career development opportunities to ensure continuous growth and skill enhancement.
Technical Execution: Reports monthly to executives and quarterly to the Senior Executive team. Manages risk effectively in developing innovative solutions.
Emotional Intelligence: Business Acumen: Entrepreneurial mindset, helps to shape functional area goals, constantly learning. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field, coupled with a CPA designation. An MBA is an asset. i.e. accounting principles, budgeting, developing and maintaining financial forecasting models, risk management, analyzing complex financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights that support decision-making and drive business growth).
Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in a SaaS or technology, fast growing and scaling environment. Exceptional leadership abilities with a track record of building strong partnerships cross-functionally.
Proficiency in financial software systems: Experience with QuickBooks, Wave, ADP, TriNet, Google Suite, Slack, and Notion are an asset. Excellent opportunity to join and help scale a fast-growing Fintech company Competitive compensation package with bonus and comprehensive healthcare benefits Employee and Family Assistance Program Fitness and Wellness Credit We are a flexible and “Purpose Driven” hybrid-work environment. In-office presence will be required at least 2 times per week.
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