Director, Finance
About the role
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.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc
Horizon Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Supply Chain and Finance. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business.
Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies.
Our finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.
For a confidential discussion regarding your own job search or hiring requirements, please contact a member of our team at 1 604 434 1006
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Director, Finance
About the role
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.
About Horizon Recruitment Inc
Horizon Recruitment is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Supply Chain and Finance. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business.
Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies.
Our finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.
For a confidential discussion regarding your own job search or hiring requirements, please contact a member of our team at 1 604 434 1006