Hybrid Head of Finance – Operations

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About the role

  • 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!
  • Generous benefits
  • Ongoing learning and growth opportunities

Job title

Head of Finance – Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$160,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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