VP, Finance

Job summary

The VP of Finance will provide strategic leadership for accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls while preparing the company for public market operations. They will manage cross-border financial requirements, oversee external audits, and build a high-performing finance team.

Job details

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026 Department: Finance & Administration Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid) Description Photonic is seeking a VP Finance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of Photonic’s accounting and controllership function, financial reporting, company compliance, treasury, financial governance and processes. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer you will ensure the integrity of financial information, the effectiveness of internal controls and the timely completion of regulatory and financial reporting obligations as you build the team and processes required to operate as a public company. Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team. WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO Lead corporate accounting, consolidation and the monthly, quarterly and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting is accordance with U.S. GAAP. Own accounting policies and the evaluation, documentation and disclosure of complex or nonroutine transactions, with working knowledge of cross-border requirements. Lead quarterly and annual company reporting, including financial statements, management discussion and analysis, earnings materials, compliance and disclosure filings, as applicable. Lead public company readiness program to achieve and maintain effective internal and disclosure controls, including risk assessment, documentation, testing coordination, deficiency evaluation and remediation. Serve as the primary management contact for external auditors and coordinate tax professionals and specialized advisors on cross-border corporate tax, payroll tax, transfer pricing and SR&ED matters. Provide accounting leadership for complex equity structures, stock-based compensation, financings, convertible instruments, warrants and other capital transactions. Manage banking relationships and oversee liquidity, cash management, cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial systems and related controls. Build, mentor and retain a high-performing accounting and controllership team, and act as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership and Audit Committee. WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM CPA, Chartered Professional Accountant, or equivalent recognized professional accounting designation. Approximately 15 or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant senior leadership and audit experience. Technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including public company reporting, complex accounting matters and SEC reporting requirements. Working knowledge of IFRS and key differences from U.S. GAAP relevant to multinational operations, capital markets and cross-border reporting. Strong knowledge of SOX, disclosure controls and internal control frameworks. Excellent executive communication, judgment, project leadership and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience with ERP implementation and finance transformation. Experience in a technology, manufacturing or operationally complex environment is preferred. WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day Inclusive company culture that values collaboration Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The VP of Finance will provide strategic leadership for accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls while preparing the company for public market operations. They will manage cross-border financial requirements, oversee external audits, and build a high-performing finance team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA or equivalent designation with at least 15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience. Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, public company reporting, and internal control frameworks is required.

Benefits

• Stock options • Relocation assistance • Extended health • Dental • Life insurance • Long term disability • Employee assistance program • Parental leave top-ups • Flexible spending account

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Treasury · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Accounting
• Controllership
• U.S. GAAP
• Public company readiness
• Internal controls
• Financial governance
• Treasury
• Strategic leadership
• Cross-border tax
• Equity structures
• Stock-based compensation
• Cash management
• ERP implementation
• Finance transformation
• Audit

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Technology
• Manufacturing