As VP, Finance, you lead the financial management of the business and support company-wide operations. You are responsible for leading the finance function, including financial infrastructure, reporting, forecasting and tax planning, as well as assisting with board reporting and equity financing.

About Traction Complete
At Traction Complete, we empower our customers with great technology. Built on the Salesforce platform, we enable some of the world's largest companies, like Zoom, to deliver exceptional services and achieve their missions. At our core, we are driven by a strong desire to support and uplift our clients.

Traction Complete has been honoured as one of Forbes' Top Startups and a Great Place to Work. We take immense pride in our product development, outstanding customer service, and the strong relationships we build with our partners and clients.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We’re seeking individuals who are eager to join a dynamic team of engaged professionals who view business as more than just a means to generate revenue. We’re passionate about making a positive impact on our customers' lives through innovative solutions and genuine care.

As part of our Traction team, you'll experience a strong sense of camaraderie. We support one another through challenges, celebrate each other's successes, and grow together in an environment where collaboration and shared achievements drive our collective success.

If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions are genuinely valued and your growth is supported by a team that truly cheers you on, you've landed on the right page.

Skills

Tractionites come from a variety of backgrounds, and we are eager to find people that are from non-traditional backgrounds. Typically, we find that people are successful in this role when they have:

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including proven experience as a VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Controller, or other similar accounting leadership positions

• CPA or other recognized professional accounting designation

• Past experience working in a dynamic, high-growth company, ideally SaaS, where adaptability is imperative

• Experience implementing financial systems, and a proven record to build controlled processes and grow an accounting and operational team

• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial reporting (ASPE and IFRS)

• Proficiency in tax compliance, including SRED

• Confidence, and exceptional communication abilities

• Strategic mindset, and solid knowledge of financial planning, forecasting and analysis

• Ability to operate broadly and to add value beyond traditional accounting

• Strong ability to manage a wide range of priorities

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental leaders across departments

• Proactive mindset. Loves to dig in, identify gaps, risks and opportunities and to propose solutions to senior management

• Proven ability to grow, lead and inspire teams

What You Will Be Doing

Financial Reporting and Forecasting

• Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management, banking, auditing and tax management

• Own the preparation and dissemination of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including performance analysis of key KPIs and regular financial planning reports (cash forecasting, working capital efficiency, etc.) to the leadership team and the board of directors

• Develop and maintain multi-year financial models for company

• Oversee the company’s capital structure, making sure it has the right mix of debt, equity and internal financing

• Work with CEO on strategic planning, external financings, divestitures and acquisitions

Business Operations, Systems and Compliance

• Provide analysis and recommendations for solving business problems in order to scale operations and respond to business growth

• Partner with leadership to structure contracts for customers, partners and vendors

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all financial functions

• Understand the company’s liabilities and risk profile to establish and own all financial and legal risk management and mitigation measures

• Oversee risk management, internal controls, legal documents such as client contracts and partnership agreements and manage day-to-day work with outside counsel

• Oversee the accurate maintenance of accounting records and apply internal controls and other governance measures to reduce and manage risk

• Oversee purchasing, expenses, AR/AP and customer billing management

• Oversee the management and continuous improvement of financial systems

Leadership and Relationship Management

• Lead, manage and act as a career mentor to finance team members

• Manage key external relationships and oversee the work of suppliers, vendors, auditors, tax accountants, commercial bankers and tax authorities

Salary - $165 - 185K, commensurate with Experience

If you’re interested, so are we! Send your resume our way, and we’ll reach out to you if we are interested in moving forward.

We are an equal opportunity employer and love diversity at our company! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Please note, employment is contingent on the successful completion of background and reference checks.