The mission
Help us scale a hybrid creative & wellbeing platform—online training, telehealth music therapy, studio production, memberships & cowork—anchored by Musitechnic’s reputation and Unica’s programs, and powered by our 14,000‑sq‑ft Westmount campus and metaverse infrastructure. You’ll be the financial architect who stacks non‑dilutive funding with smart debt and seed equity, builds controls, and turns our roadmap into bankable milestones.
What you’ll lead (first 12–18 months)
- Funding stack & relations (Gov + ecosystem)
Own strategy and submissions for Québec & Canada incentives (e.g., CRIC, CDAE, Multimedia Titles Credit), federal programs (NRC‑IRAP, CMF, SODEC, FACTOR, Canada Council, CALQ, Mitacs), and municipal financing (PME MTL Centre‑Ville). Build relationships with banks/credit unions for operating lines and term loans; coordinate with platform‑grant programs (Epic/Unity).
- Equity & investor readiness
Prepare the data room, financial model, KPI dashboards, board packs, and diligence materials. Manage investor relations and timing of a seed round; coordinate with counsel on any token‑enabled utility/membership so it remains compliance‑first.
- Accounting, controls & reporting
Establish a monthly close cadence, budgets & forecasts (ASPE/IFRS), multi‑entity consolidation (education / studio / wellness), cost‑tracking by program for claims, and audit readiness.
Build 24‑month cash plans, CAPEX (studio, VR lab, clinic rooms), FX and vendor terms; optimize cash conversion cycles.
- Compliance budgets & risk
Ensure the finance plan properly budgets for privacy (Law 25/PIPEDA) and music/IP licensing (SOCAN/Entandem/CMRRA) requirements flowing through operations.
90–180‑day outcomes (examples):
- CDAE pre‑cert & CRIC/SR&ED cost‑tracking live; 2–3 program files submitted (e.g., IRAP + CMF).
- Bank relationship + operating line in place; PME MTL intake complete.
- Board‑ready reporting stack (actuals vs. plan; cohort & unit economics; grant claim calendars).
- Space fit‑out CAPEX plan and leasehold schedule approved.
What you bring
- Bilingual (English & French) with 10+ years in finance leadership (Controller/VP Finance/CFO) or equivalent.
- Proven wins with Québec/Canada incentives and agencies (e.g., Investissement Québec, Revenu Québec credits; NRC‑IRAP; CMF/SODEC/FACTOR; municipal financing).
- Experience in one or more of: edtech / creative industries (music, games, film) / digital health.
- Mastery of financial modeling, treasury, controls, and grant/credit compliance; comfort presenting to boards, lenders, and public partners.
- Nice to have: familiarity with CSA/NI 31‑103 concepts (capital raising compliance), token‑enabled memberships, and privacy budgeting (Law 25/PIPEDA).
Compensation
We’re flexible for the right leader (Contract or fractional during build‑out):
- Contract: competitive annual bonus (target 20–35% of base) tied to objective KPIs (grant/credit files delivered & compliant, runway extension, budget variance, clean audit, debt facilities secured). Independent compensation guides show CFO compensation ranges vary widely by scope and sector in Montréal—your offer will be aligned to market and experience.
- Fractional (interim build‑out): monthly retainer with capped success bonuses for non‑dilutive awards or credit facilities actually realized and in compliance with program rules.
- Hybrid in Westmount, Montréal (on‑site weekly with flexibility).
- Benefits include health/dental, professional development budget, and studio/metaverse access perks.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Casual, Freelance
Pay: $75,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Business development: 10 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westmount, QC
