VP, Finance – Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the company-wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation, including SaaS metrics and operational models.

• Collaborate with leadership to inform investment choices, pricing strategies, and growth initiatives.

• Provide clear and actionable financial insights for executives, board members, and investors.

• Assist in strategic finance tasks such as scenario planning and analysis at the executive level.

• Manage and enhance the month-end close process, ensuring precise and timely reporting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.

• Ensure high-quality financial reporting and variance analysis to aid in decision-making.

• Engage in hands-on accounting tasks as necessary, guaranteeing seamless execution as the team expands.

• Oversee all core accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, treasury, and general ledger management.

• Lead audits, tax submissions, and compliance across various jurisdictions, including SR&ED and international subsidiaries.

• Administer equity management (e.g., Carta), ensuring accurate cap table maintenance and adherence to regulations.

• Enhance internal controls and financial processes to protect company assets and facilitate growth.

• Manage vendor relationships, banking, insurance programs, and external partners such as auditors and consultants.

• Develop and refine systems, tools, and workflows to boost accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

• Supervise the stock option/equity program and the management of the cap table.

• Utilize Agentic AI to automate essential processes like accounts receivable, month-end close, and financial package preparation.

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, establishing high standards for accountability and performance.

• Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration across functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in a venture-backed or rapidly growing SaaS company.

• CPA designation (or equivalent) with over 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.

• Early-career background in accounting (e.g., audit, controllership) transitioning into broader finance leadership roles.

• Experience managing both accounting operations and FP&A in a high-growth SaaS or tech setting.

• Strong grasp of SaaS metrics, revenue recognition, and financial best practices.

• Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance and streamline financial modeling, reporting, and workflows.

• Comfortable operating as a hands-on leader, stepping into payroll, reporting, or operational functions as necessary.

• Demonstrated capability to build, refine, and scale financial processes and systems.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate intricate financial data into straightforward insights.

• Familiarity with modern finance tools (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, Stripe, Carta, QuickBooks Online).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours.

• Employee stock options.

• Health benefits.

• 3 weeks of vacation.

• 7 life leave days.

• 2 Level Up days for professional development.

• 1 volunteer day.

• Summer Fridays and office closure during the holiday break in December.

• Paid parental leave.

• $2000/year wellness/home office allowance.

• $5000/year professional development allowance.