Chief Finance Officer (CFO) - Onsite

Snaplii; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Toronto is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial operations and prepare for a potential IPO. The ideal candidate will have 7-12 years of experience in financial leadership, particularly in the fintech sector. This role requires strong capital markets experience and the ability to lead cross-functional partnerships. Key responsibilities include strategic financial planning, overseeing financial operations, and leading IPO readiness efforts. This position offers an opportunity to build a scalable finance function within a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in fintech or digital consumer platforms.
• Experience with IPO or late-stage capital markets preparation is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale finance infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive team on financial strategy.
• Lead Snaplii's IPO preparation process.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Be a strategic advisor to heads of other departments.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Capital Markets & IPO Readiness

Financial Operations & Controls

Business Partnering & Performance

Team Leadership

Education

CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead Snaplii’s financial operations as we scale rapidly and prepare for a potential IPO. This is not just a back-office finance role—we’re looking for a leader who deeply understands business drivers, partners cross-functionally with product, growth, and risk teams, and brings strong capital market experience.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment, is confident managing ambiguity, and can build the financial infrastructure for a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on company-wide financial strategy and long-term planning.
• Build a scalable finance function that enables business agility and clear decision-making.
• Translate business performance into financial insights and operating models.
• Capital Markets & IPO Readiness
• Lead Snaplii’s IPO preparation process, including financial audits, structuring, governance readiness, and investor narrative development.
• Work with legal, banking, and regulatory partners to ensure compliance and optimal execution.
• Build a credible capital markets function to support fundraising, investor relations, and public market operations.
• Financial Operations & Controls
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, treasury, and internal controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other relevant frameworks.
• Implement systems to support multi-entity, multi-currency operations as we scale internationally.
• Business Partnering & Performance
• Be a strategic advisor to heads of Product, Marketing, Risk, and Engineering—helping align revenue, pricing, incentives, and investment decisions with financial goals.
• Drive unit economics improvement through CAC, ROI, LTV, payback, and margin optimization.
• Build robust reporting frameworks for tracking profitability, burn, and KPIs.
• Team Leadership
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance, accounting, and compliance team.
• Implement operational discipline and accountability across all cost centers.
• Drive a culture of data-driven thinking and proactive financial ownership.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7–12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in fintech, payments, or digital consumer platforms
• Deep understanding of business models and proven track record of working alongside cross-functional teams to drive financial and operational results
• Experience with IPO or late-stage capital markets preparation is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk, and compliance standards (including SOX or equivalents)
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale finance infrastructure (people, systems, and processes)
• Excellent communication skills and board/investor presentation experience
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent qualification preferred