Chief Financial Officer

UP Vertical Farms; Canada; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Job summary

UP Vertical Farms seeks a dynamic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, reporting, and risk management as a key member of the leadership team. You will drive strategy, oversee accounting operations, and manage capital, treasury, and investor relations to support growth and IPO readiness.

This role requires a CPA/CMA/CGA designation and proven senior financial leadership with strategic growth experience, exceptional leadership, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or CGA designation from BC.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Proven senior financial leadership with strategic growth focus.
• Strong negotiation and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial data for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and growth initiatives.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, modelling, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, AP/AR, taxation, and statutory filings.
• Ensure timely financial statements, management reports, KPIs, and executive reporting in line with accounting standards.
• Establish robust financial policies, internal controls, and governance across entities.
• Lead financial analysis, ROI, pricing, variance analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decisions.
• Manage liquidity, debt facilities, cash forecasting, and treasury activities.
• Lead audit activities and manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation skills

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

CPA/CMA/CGA designation from BC

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial planning, management, and reporting functions. As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive financial strategy, oversee risk management, and ensure the organization’s financial health aligns with our growth objectives. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping sustainable business practices, fostering innovation in financial services, and guiding organizational success through expert financial stewardship.

Duties

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with organizational goals, growth initiatives, and long-term shareholder value
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, cash flow management, capital allocation, and working capital optimization
• Lead capital raising, financing, banking relationships, investor relations, and equity, debt, and alternative funding initiatives
• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, taxation, and statutory filings
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, forecasts, KPIs, and executive reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards
• Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, internal controls, governance practices, and reporting systems across business units and legal entities
• Lead financial analysis, profitability assessments, pricing, variance analysis, scenario planning, and ROI analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Manage liquidity, credit facilities, debt, cash forecasting, collections, supplier payments, and other treasury and working capital activities
• Oversee financial, tax, payroll, and regulatory compliance for Canada and U.S.
• Lead audit activities and maintain relationships with auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, insurers, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities
• Identify and manage financial, operational, compliance, and business risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Lead financial due diligence, valuations, acquisitions, investments, expansion initiatives, capital projects, and other strategic transactions
• Provide financial leadership for IPO readiness, investor engagement, fundraising, due diligence, and other capital-market activities
• Oversee ERP, accounting, reporting, inventory, and financial technology systems while driving automation and process improvements
• Lead inventory, asset management, costing, purchasing, valuation, and financial controls to improve accuracy, profitability, and working capital
• Monitor production costs, margins, labour, freight, capital expenditures, and operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Provide financial leadership for sales, marketing, pricing, commercial agreements, procurement, RFPs, contracts, and strategic partnerships
• Lead financial planning and oversight for property acquisitions, equipment purchases, construction, facility expansions, renovations, and other capital investments
• Lead grant, subsidy, government funding, and SR&ED initiatives, including applications, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial management
• Develop financial strategies and scalable controls supporting multi-location, multi-entity, and Canadian and U.S. operations
• Develop and monitor organizational KPIs, departmental budgets, performance dashboards, and accountability frameworks
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, operational priorities, financial targets, and growth initiatives
• Provide financial and operational leadership across Finance, Accounting, IT, Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, Production, Logistics, Procurement, and other business functions
• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance, Accounting, IT, and other assigned teams while promoting accountability, compliance, and operational excellence
• Support the Board of Directors through financial reporting, strategic analysis, governance reporting, presentations, and executive financial advice
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, government agencies, suppliers, customers, professional advisors, and other key stakeholders
• Continuously identify opportunities for automation, cost reduction, process improvement, stronger controls, scalability, and improved financial performance
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• CPA, CMA, or CGA designation from BC
• Bachelor's in Accounting or related field.
• Proven experience in corporate finance, accounting, or senior financial leadership roles with a focus on strategic growth
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing advantageous deals and partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of risk management practices within the context of financial services
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire teams and foster organizational excellence
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in account reconciliation and budgeting processes
• Familiarity with business development strategies that drive revenue expansion
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $140,000-$150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package includes extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance
• On-site parking.
• Full-time: Monday-Fridays
• Mornings, Days, evenings shifts or weekend shifts based on operational requirements.
• Shift times may vary depending on business requirements.
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Pay: CA$140,000.00 - CA$150,000.00 per year