Chief Financial Officer

Job summary

Lead North American finance, including accounting, FP&A, payroll, reporting, cash flow, and financial operations, while advising the CEO on strategy, capital allocation, and growth. Support fundraising and acquisitions, improve operational performance and financial systems, and build a scalable finance function and team.

Job details

Role Overview We’re seeking a hands-on, strategic CFO to partner closely with the CEO in driving financial performance, capital strategy, and scalable growth across our North American business. This role blends high-level financial leadership with day-to-day execution in a fast-moving, product-oriented environment. The CFO will oversee all financial functions across North America including accounting, FP&A, payroll, and acquisition support; while playing a key role in capital allocation, fundraising, and strategic transactions. This leader will also help evolve the finance function through systems, automation, and data-driven decision-making. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & CEO Partnership Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO on financial, strategic, and capital-related matters Translate company strategy into financial plans, forecasts, and KPIs Support decision-making on pricing, expansion, capital allocation, and investments Help drive company-wide accountability through data and performance metrics Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across North American operations Build and refine financial models across revenue streams and operating segments Deliver actionable insights on revenue, margins, and key business drivers Establish dashboards and reporting cadence for leadership and board-level visibility Capital Strategy & Fundraising Support and lead fundraising initiatives, including debt and/or equity financing Manage relationships with lenders, investors, and financial partners Assist in optimizing capital structure and funding strategy to support growth Prepare materials for board, investors, and financing processes M&A / Acquisition Support Support the CEO in evaluating acquisition opportunities, partnerships, and strategic investments Build financial models, valuations, and scenario analyses for potential transactions Lead or support financial due diligence, including quality of earnings and risk assessment Assist with deal structuring, financing considerations, and integration planning Help ensure smooth financial integration post-acquisition (systems, reporting, controls) Accounting, Payroll & Financial Operations Oversee accounting, financial reporting, payroll, and month-end close processes Ensure accurate and timely payroll across US and Canadian employees, including compliance with applicable regulations Ensure compliance with North American financial, tax, and payroll requirements Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness Optimize systems and workflows for efficiency and scalability Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships Optimize working capital, including inventory and receivables/payables cycles Align financial strategy with operational realities of a product-based business Operational Finance Partner with operations and commercial teams to improve margins and efficiency Analyze profitability across products, channels, and customer segments Support planning, forecasting, and vendor negotiations Drive cost discipline while enabling growth Systems, Data & Finance Enablement Improve financial systems, reporting, and data infrastructure Support adoption of automation and emerging technologies Enhance visibility and speed of decision-making through better data integration Build scalable processes to support growth Team Leadership Lead and develop a small but high-performing finance and payroll team Build scalable processes appropriate for a growing organization Foster a culture of ownership, clarity, and continuous improvement Qualifications Experience 10–15+ years in finance, with experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or Senior Finance leader Proven exposure to M&A, acquisitions, or strategic transactions Experience supporting or leading fundraising / financing activities Experience in product-based, distribution, or operationally complex businesses Experience operating across North America (including payroll, tax, and compliance considerations) Experience across both high-growth and more established environments preferred Skills & Capabilities Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Experience supporting acquisition models, diligence, and integration processes Solid understanding of cross-border payroll and compliance Strong grasp of unit economics and business drivers Ability to operate both strategically and tactically Systems-oriented mindset (ERP, payroll, inventory, and reporting tools) Leadership Style Direct, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented Low ego, high ownership, high agency Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving clarity Able to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders What Success Looks Like Clear, reliable financial visibility across the business Successful support and execution of financing and acquisition initiatives Accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across US and Canada Improved margins and disciplined cost structure Strong cash flow and working capital management Finance function that scales with growth without becoming bureaucratic CEO has a highly trusted partner for financial and strategic decisions

What you’ll do

Lead North American finance, including accounting, FP&A, payroll, reporting, cash flow, and financial operations, while advising the CEO on strategy, capital allocation, and growth. Support fundraising and acquisitions, improve operational performance and financial systems, and build a scalable finance function and team.

Requirements

Requires 10–15+ years of finance experience, including senior finance leadership, and experience with M&A or strategic transactions and fundraising or financing. Candidates should bring strong financial modeling and analytical skills, North American payroll and compliance knowledge, and experience in product-based, distribution, or operationally complex businesses.

Listed skills

• Fundraising · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Planning And Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Fundraising
• Capital Strategy
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Financial Due Diligence
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Payroll Compliance
• Cash Flow Management
• Working Capital Management
• Operational Finance
• Internal Controls
• Financial Systems
• Team Leadership
• Cross-Border Compliance

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Data & Analytics

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