Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Confidential Search
Location: Greater Toronto Area (On-site)
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial vision and execution. This is a high-impact role for a forward-thinking financial executive who can drive growth, optimize capital structure, and ensure operational excellence across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO to define and execute long-term financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.
- Financial Oversight: Direct all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, maintaining rigorous compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
- Capital & Growth: Lead capital-raising initiatives, optimize funding strategies, and evaluate M&A opportunities to support expansion.
- Risk & Compliance: Ensure robust financial controls, risk management frameworks, and adherence to cross-border tax and reporting requirements.
- Operational Excellence: Streamline financial systems, processes, and team leadership to enhance scalability and efficiency.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior roles within financial services, asset management, or related industries.
- Expertise in North American financial operations, including multi-jurisdictional compliance (US GAAP experience required).
- Demonstrated success in capital markets, fundraising, and/or corporate development (M&A, investor relations).
- Strong background in trust accounting, multi-entity structures, and complex reconciliations.
- Exceptional strategic, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent designation preferred.
- International Experience preferred
- M&A Experience preferred
- Experience with SAGE is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Location:
- Greater Toronto Area, ON (required)
Work Location: In person