Finance Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process, including preparing detailed financial forecasts and variance analyses. Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic planning.

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency. Identify and file government grants to defray operational costs. Develop strategies to optimize working capital.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Manage internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

  • Collaborate with the CTO to maintain SOC compliance and uphold the organization's security and operational standards.

  • Ensure the company complies with all tax, regulatory, and legal obligations. Identify and mitigate financial risks.

• Process Optimization: Develop and implement efficient financial processes and systems to improve reporting, cost control, and operational scalability.

• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with sales, operations, and leadership teams to align financial goals with broader business objectives. Partner with external advisors, auditors, and legal teams as needed.

• KPI Tracking and Analysis: Establish and monitor key financial metrics. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership based on data-driven analysis.

• Team and HR Leadership:

  • Manage the bookkeeper and external accountants, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial operations.

  • Oversee HR functions, including hiring, payroll, offboarding, and other human resource responsibilities.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across finance and HR functions.

    
    

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA designation or equivalent preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role, with a track record of success in overseeing financial operations.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements.

• Experience in managing internal controls and compliance frameworks, including SOC compliance.

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial data to stakeholders.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a startup or fast-growing company environment.

• Knowledge of B2B financial processes, such as invoicing, procurement, and vendor management.

• Familiarity with audit processes, fundraising, or capital management.

This is a full time & remote position. HQ is located in Vancouver, BC.

The pay range for this position is $90k - $130k / year.

If you have the required qualifications, and you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email HR@myfo.tech with your resume.