Director of Finance
Mechasys
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montréal • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$150,000 - CA$180,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to shape financial strategy, planning, and long-term growth.
- Build financial models and forecasts that guide decision-making and resource allocation.
- Design and implement financial systems, processes, and internal controls that can scale with the business.
- Oversee tax filings, transfer pricing, and cross-border compliance in partnership with external advisors.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and dashboards for the CEO and Board.
- Build and lead a finance function from the ground up, scaling the team as the company grows.
Requirements
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles, corporate finance, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience establishing and managing banking relationships and credit facilities
- Demonstrated experience leading SR&ED tax credit processes or similar government incentive programs
- Strong analytical and modeling skills; ability to translate data into strategy
- Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written).
Benefits
- Full health, dental, vision, and professional development coverage
- 3 weeks vacation + unlimited personal/sick days
- Flexible hours and remote-friendly environment
- Stock options – own a piece of what you help build
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial modelingforecastingfinancial systems designinternal controlstax compliancefinancial statement preparationanalytical skillsdata translation into strategySR&ED tax credit processesbanking relationship management
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic planningresource allocationcommunicationteam buildingcollaboration
Certifications
CPAMBA