Director of Finance

Director of Finance Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada – Full‑time Director of Finance role. Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus RSUs Our direct client is looking for a Director of Finance that has a background with the Life Science, Medical Device, Pharma or Diagnostics industry background for a full‑time direct hire role. Position: Director of Finance Full‑Time Direct Hire Salary $180k - $220k CAD range plus bonus and RSU Client Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Canada Seeking a strategic and hands‑on finance leader with deep experience in fast‑paced, innovative environments. You excel at building financial systems, analysis frameworks, and team cultures that support both discipline and agility. Adept at managing complex budgets, commercial partnerships, and cross‑functional collaboration, you bring a pragmatic, proactive approach to driving growth, operational efficiency, and compliance in the life sciences sector. Experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, CPA, CFA) preferred. 10+ years’ progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles Strong experience in Life sciences, biotech, diagnostics, or a regulated technology environment. Track record of building, scaling, and leading finance teams in high‑growth, entrepreneurial settings. Deep expertise in financial modeling, analytics, compliance, and process improvement. Experience supporting board‑level communications, investor relations, and fundraising. Strong collaborative skills and business acumen; ability to partner with technical and commercial leaders. Familiarity with Quickbooks/ERP/accounting systems and reporting from early‑stage through commercial‑scale operations. Experience partnering with executives on a rapid in‑house scale up of manufacturing in the diagnostics or life sciences field Standard cost and lean experience Experience with financing capex Responsibilities Lead the Finance team, overseeing all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, and compliance for a growing diagnostics business. Serve as a key executive partner in strategic planning, business modeling, market expansion, fundraising, and board communications. Develop, maintain, and optimize systems, processes, and controls for financial operations—including AP/AR, payroll, cash management, risk management, and internal reporting. Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to support new product launches, project prioritization, and operational planning. Analyze financial data to guide business strategy, pricing, capital allocation, and resource management. Manage relationships with external partners—accountants, banks, investors, vendors, and auditors—ensuring compliance, transparency, and value creation. Oversee financial diligence and modeling for fundraising, M&A, partnership, and licensing activities. Support regulatory filings, grant reporting, and ad‑hoc requests. Foster and mentor high‑performing teams, promoting a culture of discipline, innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Life sciences Industry includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, which focus on creating drugs, biological treatments, and diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. If you are interested, please send me your updated Word Resume, along with your direct phone number and email. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Avenue 45 by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr