Head of Finance & Operations overseeing financial planning, HR, and operations at Vivid Machines. Seeking a CPA with startup experience to shape financial infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Own company-wide financial planning and analysis, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and long-range modelling
Manage cash flow, runway planning, and capital strategy
Build clear KPI dashboards and operational metrics that drive decision-making
Partner with Sales leadership on ARR forecasting, pricing strategy, and deal structure
Support gross margin optimization across hardware and recurring software revenue
Lead monthly close, financial reporting, and performance analysis
Prepare Board and investor reporting materials
Support fundraising, diligence, and investor conversations
Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting
Ensure compliance with GAAP and Canadian tax regulations
Manage audits and reviews, government funding compliance, and grant reporting (SR&ED, etc.)
Implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
Build systems to track and manage physical assets, inventory, and deployed equipment
Develop unit economics models that reflect hardware + software margins
Improve working capital efficiency and cost visibility
Partner with operations and supply chain on COGS tracking and margin improvement
Overseeing payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
Supporting headcount planning and compensation strategy
Helping implement lightweight but scalable internal processes
Partnering with leadership on organizational planning and operational discipline
Requirements
Curious, fast-paced and love to learn
CPA required
6–12+ years of finance experience
Experience working in a high-growth startup or scaling company
Strong modeling skills - you’ve built financial models from scratch
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-moving environments
Understand SaaS metrics (ARR, LTV/CAC)
Strong systems thinker who enjoys building infrastructure
Comfortable presenting to executives, investors, and Board members
Based in the Greater Toronto Area (or willing to relocate)
Benefits
A competitive compensation package including base, and stock options
4 weeks of paid vacation, and we’ll encourage you to take it!
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