Location: Remote | Canada or USA (Travel to our Ottawa HQ and Toronto Hub Required)
Type: Permanent | Full time
At Solink, our mission is to safeguard what matters most . We provide businesses with the tools to know sooner and act faster by transforming video security into real-time operational insights.
This empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency.
Our solutions help businesses reduce shrink, optimize performance, and respond proactively to potential threats.
We’ve been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 50™ and Fast 500™, Business Intelligence Group, and as one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work. This is a critical leadership role, shaping both the day-to-day financial operations and the long-term strategic direction of the company. Lead the Finance Team: Oversee and develop the leaders of Solink’s FP&A; and Accounting functions. Get Close to the Work: Understand how financial work gets done today, identify where processes break down, and work alongside the team to fix them. Simplify and document core finance processes, improve data quality, and introduce automation where it reduces manual work and errors. Strengthen Planning and Decision-Making: Guide the established FP&A; function in delivering reliable budgets, forecasts, financial models, and analysis. Build Trust in Financial Reporting: Lead the Accounting function through a strong close, audit, and reporting cadence. Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable GAAP/IFRS requirements while giving leaders confidence in the numbers.
Partner with the CEO and Board on financial strategy, capital needs, financing opportunities, and investor communications. Assess potential acquisitions and partnerships, including due diligence, financial modelling, and the practical work required to integrate them successfully.
Build and develop a finance organization that scales ahead of the business,
hiring and coaching leaders who raise the bar.
Bring financial discipline to company-wide decisions on pricing, investment, headcount, and market expansion.
Own the accuracy and credibility of forecasting, reporting, and board materials.
Prepare the company for its next financing or strategic event well before it is needed.
Forecasting and planning the executive team and Board trust and act on.
The systems, controls, and team in place to operate credibly at $200M+ in revenue.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with prior scale-up CFO experience.
- Deep FP&A; expertise with strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities.
- Direct experience with late-stage fundraising (Series C/D/E) or public markets experience.
- Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, compliance frameworks, and audit oversight.
- Inspirational leader with the ability to develop high-performing finance teams.
M&A; experience across due diligence, valuation, and post-close integration.
Experience in a Canadian company with US and international operations, including multi-currency and cross-border tax considerations.
Candidates must undergo a criminal records check upon hire;
Be a Canadian or American Citizen, or eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
Be willing to comply with Solink’s own security policies and standards.
Act with URGENCY – Our customers move fast, so we do too.
Deliver with QUALITY – We sweat the details and hold a high bar.
These aren’t just words—they shape how we hire, lead, and grow.
We’re not just building tech - we’re building a place where great people do great work.
Meaningful equity : Every full-time, permanent employee has a stake in our growth.
Social connection : Interview with Senior Director, People & Culture and Chief Corporate & Legal Officer (Individual 45-Minute Slots)
# Solink uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and/or select candidates for this position.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
📌 Permanent Full Time Director of Finance (Ottawa)
🏢 Solink
📍 Ottawa