Director of Finance
PulseMedica is seeking a Director of Finance to help guide the company's financial strategy through its next stage of growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will be responsible for financial planning, forecasting, cash management, fundraising support, investor readiness, and strategic financial analysis. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted business partner to the CEO and leadership team, helping to align financial decisions with the company's development, clinical, regulatory, and commercialization objectives.
PulseMedica is redefining the landscape of ophthalmic technology by developing breakthrough imaging and laser technologies for ophthalmic disease. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years, we’ve built a culture where innovation thrives and multidisciplinary teams solve complex challenges at speed. Our technology blends real-time computer vision, deep learning, and 3D imaging with high-precision laser systems to create new treatment solutions to prevent vision loss. By uniting cutting-edge research with scalable engineering, PulseMedica is creating treatment solutions that position the company to be at the forefront of the next generation in eye care.
Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, the Director of Finance will be responsible for developing the financial frameworks and insights required to support the company's progression from product development through clinical studies, regulatory approvals, and commercialization. This individual will translate technical and operational plans into financial strategies, support financing initiatives, and help ensure the company is well-positioned to achieve its long-term growth objectives. As PulseMedica grows, you will have the opportunity to build and lead a finance team, shaping the people, systems, and processes needed to support the company's next stage.
Strategic Financial Planning
Lead the development and maintenance of the company's financial models, forecasts,



and long-range financial plans.
Model various business scenarios and assess the impact of development timelines, clinical activities, regulatory pathways, and commercialization strategies.
Provide scenario analysis and actionable recommendations to support decisions on operational priorities, resource allocation, and the sequencing of key milestones, clearly explaining the implications for cash runway, funding needs, and risk.
Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
Support fundraising initiatives and capital planning activities.
Prepare financial models, analyses, forecasts, and supporting documentation for investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
Participate in financing discussions and presentations as required.
Evaluate funding opportunities including equity financing, debt financing, grants, and non-dilutive funding programs.
Support preparation of material for equity financing, debt financing, grants, and non-dilutive funding programs
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting activities.
Take responsibility for payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing, appropriate controls, and completion of payroll remittances and reporting in coordination with internal teams and external providers.
Prepare and present monthly financial review processes and variance analysis.
Work with external accounting, tax, legal, and audit partners to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Establish and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting systems to support organizational growth.
coordinate financial information, supporting schedules,



and responses for audits.
Development Funding & Commercialization Planning
Partner with functional leaders to develop budgets and financial plans for research and development, clinical studies, and regulatory activities.
Help leaders understand the financial implications of business decisions and operational priorities.
Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations for mitigation or action.
Build and lead the finance function as the company grows, including defining resourcing needs, recruiting and developing a finance team, and coordinating external service providers while remaining hands-on.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or strategic finance roles.
Experience supporting fundraising activities, investor relations, financing transactions, or capital planning initiatives.
Experience developing financial models, business forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
Experience working in a startup, high-growth, medical device, life sciences, or technology company is considered an asset.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
Experience supporting fundraising, investor relations, and financing activities is considered an asset.
Experience with Canadian grant funding programs and SR&ED; programs is considered an asset.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Duration: Full-time, Part-time, or Fractional arrangement may be considered based on business needs and candidate experience.
Competitive compensation, health, dental and vision benefits and the option to participate in our employee stock option plan.
Free in office gym (Jackson's Gym).
A role that contributes to helping change people's lives by enhancing their vision.
Monthly team social events.

📌 Director of Finance (Part-Time) (Edmonton)
🏢 Pulse Medica
📍 Edmonton