The Chief Financial Officer will lead the financial strategy and operations of a rapidly scaling technology business, helping shape its next stage of growth. This executive-level role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight across financial planning, accounting, reporting, and capital strategy. The role requires a proven track record of scaling SaaS or technology companies, navigating complex financial milestones, and preparing organizations for future financing or strategic events. The successful candidate will develop a high-performing finance organization while ensuring reliable forecasting, robust controls, and credible financial reporting. This is a remote opportunity for a senior leader based in Canada or the United States, with required travel to Ottawa and Toronto.

Lead and develop the FP&A; and Accounting functions, establishing clear priorities, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring accurate, timely financial deliverables.

Simplify and document core finance processes, enhance data quality, and introduce automation to reduce manual effort, errors, and reliance on workarounds.

Oversee financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, financial models, and performance analysis, translating insights into actionable business decisions.

Direct accounting operations, financial close processes, audits, reporting, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP and IFRS requirements.

Partner with the CEO and Board on financial strategy, capital requirements, financing opportunities, and investor communications.

Bring financial rigor to company-wide decisions involving pricing, investment, headcount, and market expansion.

Evaluate acquisitions and strategic partnerships, leading financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and post-transaction integration planning.

Build and coach a finance organization capable of supporting significant revenue growth, with systems, controls, and talent aligned to long-term business needs.

Ensure forecasting, financial reporting,



and Board materials are accurate, credible, and trusted by executive stakeholders.

Prepare the organization for future fundraising, financing, or other strategic milestones well in advance.

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including previous CFO experience within a scaling business.

- Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, including strategic planning, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance management.
- Direct experience with late-stage fundraising, such as Series C, D, or E, or experience operating in public markets.
- Strong understanding of SaaS metrics, recurring revenue models, and the financial drivers of technology businesses.
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, compliance frameworks, internal controls, and audit oversight.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams and senior functional leaders.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation, and post-close integration, is an asset.
- Experience in a Canadian business with US and international operations, including multi-currency environments and cross-border tax considerations, is an asset.
- Must be a Canadian or American citizen or otherwise eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal records check upon hire and comply with applicable organizational security policies and standards.
- Willingness to travel to the Ottawa headquarters and Toronto hub as required.

Remote work arrangement for eligible candidates based in Canada or the United States, with flexibility in how and where work is performed where the role permits.

Meaningful equity participation for full time, permanent employees.

A candid, collaborative culture built around clear expectations, honest feedback, trust, quality, urgency, and teamwork.

Opportunities to connect with colleagues through learning sessions and informal social activities.

Compensation determined by location, experience, job-related skills, and demonstrated capabilities throughout the interview process, with consideration for fairness and internal equity.

📌 Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (Full Time) (Montreal)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 Montreal