Head of Finance at a Fast Growing Company (As Seen on Dragon's Den)
Full-Time, Permanent | Hybrid | Reports to Managing Director | $130,000.00 - $155,000 CAD per year

About Bunkie Life
At Bunkie Life, we’re more than a manufacturer of small cabin kits — we help families across North America create space for connection, play, and lifelong memories.

Our easy-to-assemble bunkie kits allow our clients to build their dream retreats in a single weekend, fostering connection and togetherness.

As a growing leader in our industry, we’re committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and unforgettable client experiences. Join our team and be part of a mission rooted in creativity, quality, and family values—where the work you do truly makes a difference for the families we serve, alongside a team that genuinely cares.

Our values:

All In

Authentic & Real

Permission to Play

Go-Getter

Humble

About the Role
Bunkie Life is seeking a Head of Finance to own the strategic and operational health of our finance function across both our Canadian and U.S. entities. This role sets financial strategy, owns forecasting and risk management, and holds the banking, lending, and audit relationships that keep the business capitalized and compliant as it scales.

The Controller and General Accountant own day-to-day accounting execution and month-end close, while the Director of Finance provides oversight, verifies accuracy, identifies and resolves errors, and focuses on strategy, forecasting, and risk. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and detailed level in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership

Set and own the company's financial strategy across Canadian and U.S. entities

Partner with the Managing Director and owners on major financial decisions

Translate business goals into financial plans, targets, and reporting

Act as the primary financial advisor to leadership

Forecasting, Budgeting & Analysis

Own the annual budget and rolling forecast models and assumptions

Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and variance analysis to leadership

Lead margin, cash flow, and profitability analysis to support growth decisions

Support pricing, promotion, and operational initiatives with financial modeling

Banking, Financing & Lender Relationships





Own all banking relationships and signing authority

Lead financing initiatives and strategic finance projects

Manage lender and investor relationships and reporting requirements

Evaluate financing options to support growth and working capital needs

Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Own audit relationships and lead external audits and reviews

Identify compliance risks proactively, before they become issues

Directly manage our Controller.

Set priorities, review first-level work, and provide second-level sign-off where needed

Coach and develop the finance team as the business scales

Ensure month-end close, AP/AR, payroll, and commissions run smoothly with minimal escalation to this role

Multi-Entity Oversight

Oversee finance operations across Canadian and U.S. entities

Ensure consistent policies, controls, and reporting standards across both

Support Intercompany transactions and cross-border compliance requirements

Own tax strategy and compliance across the company’s Canadian and U.S. entities

Oversee corporate income tax, GST/HST, U.S. sales and use tax, and other applicable federal, provincial, state, and local obligations

Ensure all tax filings, installments, remittances, and regulatory deadlines are completed accurately and on time

Monitor U.S. state requirements and assess tax implications as the company expands into new jurisdictions

Oversee the tax treatment of Intercompany and cross-border transactions, including appropriate documentation and transfer-pricing considerations

Partner with external tax advisors to manage complex matters, audits, inquiries, and evolving regulatory requirements

Identify available tax credits, incentives, and planning opportunities while maintaining appropriate compliance and controls

Proactively identify and communicate tax risks, exposures, and upcoming obligations to leadership

Core Skills & Competencies

Strong strategic thinking paired with comfort in the financial details when needed





Expert knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and risk management

Proven leadership and people-management capabilities

Strong relationship-management skills with banks, lenders, and advisors

Clear, confident communicator with owners and leadership

High level of accuracy, judgment, and discretion with sensitive financial and payroll data

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Google Workspace

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification required

8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 3+ years in a finance leadership role

Experience managing multi-entity organizations across Canada and the U.S.

Experience owning banking, lending, and audit relationships

Experience leading and developing a finance team

Manufacturing, inventory, or cost-based business experience is a strong asset

Comfortable operating in a fast-growth, evolving environment

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

Transparent financial strategy, budget, and forecast in place and trusted by leadership

All sales tax filings, tax installments, remittances, and required tax reporting across Canada and the U.S. are accurate, complete, and filed and paid on time.

Banking, lender, and audit relationships fully transitioned and running smoothly

The finance team is operating confidently with minimal escalation on day-to-day execution

Risk and compliance items identified and managed proactively

Leadership has clear, timely visibility into financial performance to guide decisions

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation $130,000.00 - $155,000 CAD per year

Performance-based incentives

Health care spending account & paid time off

On-site parking

A mission-driven team that genuinely cares about what they're building

Equal Opportunity, Accessibility & Accommodations
Bunkie Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and hiring process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockwood, ON

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📌 Head of Finance at a Fast Growing Company (As Seen on Dragon's Den) (Ontario)
🏢 Bunkie Life
📍 Ontario