Chief Financial Officer

16 hours ago


Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Next International Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year


We are currently conducting a CFO search for a Kelowna (BC) based "incubator" that funds several start-up companies in various sectors. 

In this newly created role, the incoming Chief Financial Officer will be responsible to lead all of the companies (private and public) from a financial perspective. As an effective leader in financial decision-making, the CFO will provide strategic financial input to senior management as well as manage month end closings, preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, MD&A, as well as the prepare clean, easy to understand working papers.

As the successful candidate, you will play a critical role in forecasting, develop and implement the financial strategies for the various organizations, manage and provide leadership to the bookkeeper, dive into the details where required and make financial recommendations to ensure long-term success for each company that our client is funding.

Ideally, you are someone who can jump in and help guide the developing culture of the team. As a start-up organization, our client is a fast-growing energetic organization with incredible potential located in the Innovation Center downtown Kelowna, BC.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Budgeting, cashflow/ analysis;
  • Prepare bank and other Gl account reconciliations;
  • Research IFRS standards and write position papers to address complex accounting issues;
  • Managing the relationship with the independent auditor;
  • Assist with special projects and perform other duties, as assigned;
  • Assist in the management of equity financings;
  • Work with external auditors, transfer agent, and legal advisors;
  • Internal controls and generate improvements.

Requirements

  • CA/CPA Designation;
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);
  • Experience in a financial leadership role of a publicly traded company is an asset for this role;
  • Good understanding of consolidations and stock-based compensation calculations;
  • 5+ years in a mid to senior level accounting position;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; 
  • Experience with SAGE 300 or QuickBooks Online;
  • Proven ability to lead others to success;
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized and able to work independently;
  • Experience within the consumer-packaged goods industry is an asset;
  • Interested and excited in being part of a fast-growing and dynamic organization.

As the ideal candidate, you are a make-it-happen individual who enjoys working on complex assignments and are excited to join a company in growth mode with a bright future. You work well independently, and also thrive in a team-based environment. You believe that a high functioning team is critical success and enjoy building productive working relationships with the start-up space.

Base salary for this role is starting in and around 120k per year (determined based on previous experience level), stock options, 100% employer paid benefits and exceptional growth potential.

As a new role to our client's organization, this role is open and available and they are excited to welcome their new leader onboard as soon as possible. 



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