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Opportunity Overview

Our client, an innovative and fast-scaling organization operating at the intersection of sustainable infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a growth-stage business with a global vision. The successful candidate will spearhead the company's capital strategy, oversee financial operations, and provide executive-level financial leadership as the company targets a significant revenue ramp-up over the next 3–5 years.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Strategy & Fundraising

• Design and lead multi-stage capital strategies, including equity, debt, and non-dilutive funding sources

• Build and maintain investor relationships with venture firms, private equity groups, and institutional partners

• Lead capital raises from Series A and beyond, crafting investor materials, forecasts, and valuation models

• Negotiate financing terms that support both immediate growth and long-term shareholder value

Financial Planning & Strategic Growth

• Develop a scalable financial roadmap aligned with aggressive growth targets and evolving market priorities

• Lead corporate budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning to support expansion across new and existing markets

• Guide resource allocation across product, operations, and R&D to optimize ROI and cost efficiency

Financial Oversight & Governance

• Manage all financial functions including accounting, tax, compliance, treasury, and internal controls

• Establish best-in-class financial systems and reporting tools to ensure transparency and executive readiness

• Ensure full compliance with Canadian and international financial regulations and reporting standards

Stakeholder & Investor Relations

• Act as the lead financial communicator to investors, board members, and external partners

• Provide timely, data-backed updates on performance, forecasts, and business milestones

• Shape the company's financial narrative to inspire confidence and ongoing support from key stakeholders

Risk Management & Scenario Planning

• Identify financial risks related to currency, supply chain, and macroeconomic shifts; implement risk mitigation strategies

• Build flexible forecasting models and contingency plans to preserve operational resilience under various growth scenarios

Leadership & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team committed to operational excellence and strategic execution

• Partner with executive peers across sales, product, operations, and innovation to ensure unified business planning

M&A and Strategic Investments

• Support growth through strategic acquisitions and partnerships where appropriate

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration efforts for M&A activity

Candidate Profile

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years at the CFO or VP Finance level

• Demonstrated success raising significant capital ($50M+), ideally in sectors such as clean technology, manufacturing, or infrastructure

• Experience supporting high-growth, capital-intensive environments with global operations or aspirations

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and capital structuring expertise

• Comfortable with modern financial platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and reporting tools

• Deep understanding of global finance, tax optimization, and funding incentives

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

• CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials strongly preferred

Leadership Attributes

• Visionary mindset paired with rigorous financial discipline

• Strategic communicator, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders with clarity and confidence

• Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven leader with a strong ethical foundation

Why This Role?

• Join a forward-thinking leadership team at a pivotal inflection point

• Drive the financial strategy of a company with both purpose and scale potential

• Highly competitive compensation, equity participation, and performance-based incentives

• Opportunity to make a global impact in the evolving world of sustainable technology and infrastructure