Head of Finance

Full-Time, Permanent | Hybrid | Reports to Managing Director | $130,000.00 - $155,000 CAD per year

About Bunkie Life

At Bunkie Life, we’re more than a manufacturer of small cabin kits — we help families across North America create space for connection, play, and lifelong memories. Our easy-to-assemble bunkie kits allow our clients to build their dream retreats in a single weekend, fostering connection and togetherness. As a growing leader in our industry, we’re committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and unforgettable client experiences. Join our team and be part of a mission rooted in creativity, quality, and family values—where the work you do truly makes a difference for the families we serve, alongside a team that genuinely cares.

Our values:

• All In
• Authentic & Real
• Permission to Play
• Go-Getter
• Humble

About the Role

Bunkie Life is seeking a Head of Finance to own the strategic and operational health of our finance function across both our Canadian and U.S. entities. This role sets financial strategy, owns forecasting and risk management, and holds the banking, lending, and audit relationships that keep the business capitalized and compliant as it scales. The Controller and General Accountant own day-to-day accounting execution and month-end close, while the Director of Finance provides oversight, verifies accuracy, identifies and resolves errors, and focuses on strategy, forecasting, and risk. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and detailed level in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Set and own the company's financial strategy across Canadian and U.S. entities
  • Partner with the Managing Director and owners on major financial decisions
  • Translate business goals into financial plans, targets, and reporting
  • Act as the primary financial advisor to leadership
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Analysis
  • Own the annual budget and rolling forecast models and assumptions
  • Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and variance analysis to leadership
  • Lead margin, cash flow, and profitability analysis to support growth decisions
  • Support pricing, promotion, and operational initiatives with financial modeling
• Banking, Financing & Lender Relationships
  • Own all banking relationships and signing authority
  • Lead financing initiatives and strategic finance projects
  • Manage lender and investor relationships and reporting requirements
  • Evaluate financing options to support growth and working capital needs
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Own audit relationships and lead external audits and reviews
  • Identify compliance risks proactively, before they become issues
• Multi-Entity Oversight
  • Oversee finance operations across Canadian and U.S. entities
  • Ensure consistent policies, controls, and reporting standards across both
  • Support Intercompany transactions and cross-border compliance requirements
  • Own tax strategy and compliance across the company’s Canadian and U.S. entities
  • Oversee corporate income tax, GST/HST, U.S. sales and use tax, and other applicable federal, provincial, state, and local obligations
  • Ensure all tax filings, installments, remittances, and regulatory deadlines are completed accurately and on time
  • Monitor U.S. state requirements and assess tax implications as the company expands into new jurisdictions
  • Oversee the tax treatment of Intercompany and cross-border transactions, including appropriate documentation and transfer-pricing considerations
  • Partner with external tax advisors to manage complex matters, audits, inquiries, and evolving regulatory requirements
  • Identify available tax credits, incentives, and planning opportunities while maintaining appropriate compliance and controls
  • Proactively identify and communicate tax risks, exposures, and upcoming obligations to leadership

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking paired with comfort in the financial details when needed
• Expert knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and risk management
• Proven leadership and people-management capabilities
• Strong relationship-management skills with banks, lenders, and advisors
• Clear, confident communicator with owners and leadership
• High level of accuracy, judgment, and discretion with sensitive financial and payroll data
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Google Workspace

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification required
• 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 3+ years in a finance leadership role
• Experience managing multi-entity organizations across Canada and the U.S.
• Experience owning banking, lending, and audit relationships
• Experience leading and developing a finance team
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost-based business experience is a strong asset
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growth, evolving environment

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• Clear financial strategy, budget, and forecast in place and trusted by leadership
• All sales tax filings, tax installments, remittances, and required tax reporting across Canada and the U.S. are accurate, complete, and filed and paid on time.
• Banking, lender, and audit relationships fully transitioned and running smoothly
• The finance team is operating confidently with minimal escalation on day-to-day execution
• Risk and compliance items identified and managed proactively
• Leadership has clear, timely visibility into financial performance to guide decisions

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation $130,000.00 - $155,000 CAD per year
• Performance-based incentives
• Health care spending account & paid time off
• On-site parking
• A mission-driven team that genuinely cares about what they're building

Equal Opportunity, Accessibility & Accommodations

Bunkie Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and hiring process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockwood, ON