23 Oct
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BackStretch
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Vancouver
23 Oct
BackStretch
Vancouver
In this Director of Finance position - this is a rare opportunity to join a local BC-based company that is scaling up! A fast-growing company now at 8 million gross revenue (with stretch goals this year to reach 10 million) in the business services insurance space that is making customers' lives easier with compassion and data.
If you are keen on joining a local and growing company, where ideas are heard and implemented, and prides itself on daily improvement - this is for you!
The Director of Finance is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial operations, planning, reporting, and strategic financial management. To be clear, you are the sole individual in finance on the leadership team - and will have the opportunity to build around when the timing is right.
The Director of Finance will lead budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, financial analysis, internal controls, and long-term financial planning. The successful candidate will be a strategic business partner who can translate financial data into actionable recommendations and help drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and other senior stakeholders.
Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Evaluate business performance, profitability, investments, and growth opportunities.
Establish financial policies, processes, controls, and performance standards.
Lead the annual budgeting and planning process.
Develop financial forecasts and regularly update projections based on business performance and market conditions.
Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for senior leadership and, where applicable, the Board of Directors.
Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, working capital, and key performance indicators.
Develop meaningful financial metrics to measure business performance.
Accounting & Controls Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial close processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
Cash Flow & Risk Management Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
Identify financial, operational, and business risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support insurance, banking, financing, and other financial arrangements as required.
Lead, mentor,
and develop the finance and accounting team.
Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and career development plans.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
Evaluate and improve finance systems, processes, and technology.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
CPA, CFA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation is an asset.
5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic analysis.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and business finance.
Experience managing and developing finance professionals.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting/ERP systems.
Experience in a senior finance leadership role within a growing or complex organization.
Experience with financial systems implementation, process improvement, and automation.
Strong commercial and operational understanding, with the ability to connect financial performance to business strategy.
Experience managing external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other external stakeholders.
Full time - full time in office with option for hybrid after first 3 months
Comprehensive benefits program - including dental care, vision care, and paid time off
Annual bonus based on profitability on business #
📌 Director, Financial Services Banking Data (Vancouver)
🏢 BackStretch
📍 Vancouver