Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

SWTCH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company in Toronto is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations and strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership, particularly in SaaS or tech environments. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, managing investor relations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers a significant opportunity to impact the company's culture and values while driving financial growth and compliance.

Benefits

Business Impact

Environmental Impact

Diversity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a CFO or similar executive-level role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy.
• Oversee all financial operations including accounting and treasury.
• Manage capital allocation and fundraising strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Modeling

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of our team based in North America. As CFO, you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy, driving profitable growth, and ensuring the company's financial health. You will partner with senior leadership to provide insights, recommendations, and operational direction. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission driven tech environment. Our values drive our behaviour at SWTCH: Innovation, Collaboration and Purpose

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Drive key business metrics, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, treasury, FP&A, tax, and audit
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in Canada and the US

Capital Management & Investor Relations:

• Manage capital allocation, fundraising, and debt/equity financing strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
• Serve as the key spokesperson to the investor community, providing financial guidance and updates

Business Partnering & Leadership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Operations) to align financial goals with business initiatives
• Provide data-driven financial insights and recommendations to the SLT and Board of Directors
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams to achieve high performance and scalability
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks while ensuring appropriate controls and procedures
• Oversee compliance with tax laws, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements
• Implement financial systems and technology to improve efficiency and scalability

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of our team based in North America. As CFO, you will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy, driving profitable growth, and ensuring the company's financial health. You will partner with senior leadership to provide insights, recommendations, and operational direction. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission driven tech environment. Our values drive our behaviour at SWTCH: Innovation, Collaboration and Purpose

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Drive key business metrics, financial modeling, and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making

Financial Operations & Reporting:

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, treasury, FP&A, tax, and audit
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements in Canada and the US

Capital Management & Investor Relations:

• Manage capital allocation, fundraising, and debt/equity financing strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
• Serve as the key spokesperson to the investor community, providing financial guidance and updates

Business Partnering & Leadership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Operations) to align financial goals with business initiatives
• Provide data-driven financial insights and recommendations to the SLT and Board of Directors
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting teams to achieve high performance and scalability

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks while ensuring appropriate controls and procedures
• Oversee compliance with tax laws, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements
• Implement financial systems and technology to improve efficiency and scalability

Requirements

• Must be located in the GTA
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or similar executive-level role in a SaaS or technology company
• Proven experience with venture capital, private equity, or public company financing and reporting
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, and SaaS business models (MRR, ARR, LTV, CAC, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing strategic vision with tactical execution

• Experience with SaaS pricing strategies, subscription billing systems, and revenue recognition
• Successful track record of leading companies through fundraising, mergers, or acquisitions
• Familiarity with financial software tools (NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Salesforce, etc.)

Benefits

● Business Impact - As a core member of the leadership team, you have the opportunity to take a lead role and make a significant impact on the culture and values of the company.

● Environmental Impact - We are a clean energy company with a mission to reduce carbon emissions globally to ensure a clean and sustainable future.

● Diversity - People develop their talents and skills in different ways. We value different paths and experiences. If you think you meet the qualifications we are seeking, take a chance and express your interest here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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