As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for both strategic financial leadership and day-to-day financial operations, including controller-level functions. Given the size of the company, this role requires a hands-on financial executive who can oversee high-level financial strategy while also managing accounting, reporting, and operational finance tasks.
This contract position offers the potential to transition into a full-time CFO role as the company scales. Additionally, a competitive compensation package including stock options will be offered to align the CFO’s success with the company’s growth.
The ideal candidate has experience working in a startup or high-growth environment, where team members wear multiple hats and must be comfortable setting up and managing accounting systems from the ground up. Experience in Alberta’s energy sector, particularly in oil & gas, cleantech, or petrochemicals, is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning
- Develop and execute financial strategies that align with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure financial health and scalability.
- Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and Board of Directors on capital allocation, funding strategies, and financial performance.
Public Company Regulatory & Securities Compliance
- Oversee all regulatory financial reporting obligations as required by securities regulators.
- Manage relationships with regulators, legal counsel, auditors, and external advisors to ensure ongoing compliance with securities laws.
Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight
- Manage and coordinate the preparation of the company’s monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures for public reporting.
- Prepare, review, and oversee the company’s Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for public filings.
- Present the monthly financial scorecard and board highlight reports to management.
- Coordinate with field staff and employees on reporting and analysis of monthly results, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
Capital Markets & Investor Relations
- Lead capital raising initiatives, including equity, debt financing, and strategic partnerships.
- Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, private equity, and financial stakeholders.
- Manage investor communications, including press releases, earnings calls, and investor presentations.
Financial Operations, Controllership & Systems Implementation
- Set up and manage accounting systems, reporting frameworks, and internal controls to support business growth.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax compliance.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and securities regulations.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent financial risks.
- Lead audit preparation and liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
- Mitigate financial risk by developing hedging strategies, cost control measures, and funding mechanisms.
- Implement and monitor financial policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professional accounting designation is required (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA).
- 10+ years of financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO, VP Finance, or Controller in a publicly traded or growth-stage company.
- Strong hands-on experience in controllership, financial reporting, and accounting operations.
- Experience in Alberta’s energy industry (oil & gas, cleantech, or petrochemicals) is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience setting up accounting systems and financial processes in a startup or high-growth company.
- Strong understanding of Canadian securities regulations, financial reporting obligations, and regulatory filings.
- Expertise in public company financial governance, investor relations, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment, taking on multiple responsibilities and adapting to evolving business needs.
- Demonstrated ability to balance high-level financial strategy with hands-on financial management in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
If you’re a hands-on financial leader with experience in public company financial reporting, securities compliance, and startup environments, we want to hear from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $10,000.00 per month
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Professional accounting designation is required (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA).
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 10 years (required)
- Public Company: 5 years (required)
- E&P Oil Company: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
