At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and strategy for a fast-growing BC-based company.
- Company: Join a local company scaling up in the business services insurance space.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and annual bonuses based on profitability.
- Other info: Opportunity to build a finance team and implement your ideas quickly.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping financial strategies and driving sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in finance with strong leadership and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 170000 $ per year.
This is a rare opportunity to join a local BC-based company that is scaling up! A fast-growing company now at 8 million gross revenue (with stretch goals this year to reach 10 million) in the business services insurance space that is making customers' lives easier with compassion and data. You will work alongside the CEO and leadership team - your voice will be heard, and your inputs can be implemented in days, not years.
If you are keen on joining a local and growing company, where ideas are heard and implemented, and prides itself on daily improvement - this is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the organization’s overall business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and other senior stakeholders.
- Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Evaluate business performance, profitability, investments, and growth opportunities.
- Establish financial policies, processes, controls, and performance standards.
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting and planning process.
- Develop financial forecasts and regularly update projections based on business performance and market conditions.
- Monitor actual results against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial accountability and resource allocation.
- Oversee timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and financial presentations for senior leadership and, where applicable, the Board of Directors.
- Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, working capital, and key performance indicators.
- Develop meaningful financial metrics to measure business performance.
- Accounting & Controls
- Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial close processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
- Cash Flow & Risk Management
- Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Monitor working capital and optimize cash management.
- Identify financial, operational, and business risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support insurance, banking, financing, and other financial arrangements as required.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
- Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
- Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
- Evaluate and improve finance systems, processes, and technology.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA, CFA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation is an asset.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic analysis.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and business finance.
- Experience managing and developing finance professionals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial reporting/ERP systems.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in a senior finance leadership role within a growing or complex organization.
- Experience with financial systems implementation, process improvement, and automation.
- Strong commercial and operational understanding, with the ability to connect financial performance to business strategy.
- Experience managing external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other external stakeholders.
Full time - full time in office with option for hybrid after first 3 months.
Pay Range - 120k to 170k.
Comprehensive benefits program - including dental care, vision care, and paid time off.
Annual bonus based on profitability of business.
Director of Finance in Vancouver employer: BackStretch
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing BC-based company as the Director of Finance, where your contributions will directly influence the company's trajectory. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that values innovation and accountability, you will have the unique opportunity to shape financial strategies and processes in a supportive environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits program, competitive salary, and the chance to work closely with the leadership team in a role that promises both challenge and reward.
