Director, Finance

Horizon Recruitment is has been retained to conduct a search for a Director, Finance to lead and transform the finance function for a growing advanced technology company. As the company expands across Canada, the U.S., and Europe. - this hire will provide clarity, structure and accountability. The goal is to replace a fragmented, multi‑system model with a single, reliable finance engine. You will shape how financial data drives decisions, improve forecasting accuracy, and enable sustainable growth while supporting an ambitious product roadmap and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance team, including direct oversight of accounting control and FP&A functions.
• Build and enforce strong controllership: ensure accurate month‑end closing, clean financial statements, and consistent accounting across jurisdictions.
• Own the migration from multiple legacy accounting systems into a unified ERP ensuring data integrity, clear processes, and timely implementation.
• Develop and maintain standardized policies and controls covering revenue recognition, cash flow, inter-company transactions, and segregation of duties.
• Deliver timely, reliable financial results each month and quarter, providing variance analysis and actionable insight to senior leadership.
• Partner with business unit leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning - supporting new product launches, pricing strategies, expansion, and cost control.
• Manage global reporting requirements including consolidated reporting to corporate finance and support treasury, FX, and cash flow forecasting.
• Support/guidance on procurement, compliance, payroll and indirect operational costs as needed, aligning with broader Canadian operations.
• Serve as a financial business partner - challenge assumptions, highlight risks, and guide investment decisions to align with growth targets and private equity expectations.
• Collaborate with global finance, technology, and operational teams to deliver integrated and scalable finance operations.

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Minimum 8‑10 years of progressive finance experience - including both controllership (accounting, month-end close) and strategic FP&A/commercial finance.
• Proven track record in a fast-changing, multi-entity, international business - ideally in software / SaaS or tech-enabled services.
• Experience leading an ERP implementation or major accounting system migration
• Strong process and control mindset: able to standardize systems, establish policies, and deliver month-end reliably under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills and commercial acumen - able to interpret numbers and turn them into business insights, budgets, forecasts and action plans.
• Comfortable working across time zones, liaising with teams across Canada, U.S., and Europe
• Strong leadership and communication skills, comfortable pushing back when needed, and guiding teams through change with clarity and authority.
• Self-starter attitude, willing to roll up sleeves during transition periods and set the foundation for scalable growth.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Remuneration

Base salary: $160 - $180K, plus bonus potential tied to performance and business growth metrics.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.