Director, Finance - Americas

CBTW Americas; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology consulting company in Toronto is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial operations across Canada, the U.S., and Colombia. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and over 8 years of experience in finance management, particularly in multi-country operations. This full-time role involves overseeing budgeting, cash flow, and compliance while fostering a culture of accountability within the finance team. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in tech or professional services.
• Experience in multi-country finance operations including Canada, U.S., and Colombia.
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across Canada, U.S., and Colombia.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Group CFO to support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership in financial operations

Multi-country finance management

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Overview

The Finance Director – Americas will lead and execute the finance function across Canada, the U.S., and Colombia for a fast-growing technology consulting company. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of financial operations, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, driving financial performance, and partnering with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives.

We are seeking a sharp, reliable, and detail-oriented leader with proven experience in multi-country operations and a strong track record in scale-up environments. This role requires someone who is not just a manager, but an active contributor, capable of building structure, ensuring financial discipline, and delivering actionable insights to drive business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day financial operations across the Americas, including Canada, U.S., and Colombia.
• Cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital management to ensure financial stability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control (OPEX & CAPEX).
• Supervise payroll, ensuring compliance and accuracy across jurisdictions.
• Oversee accounts payable / receivable, ensuring timely collections and payments.
• Strategic Finance & Business Partnering: Own the P&L and deliver accurate, insightful FP&A reporting.
• Develop financial models for business cases, ROI assessments, and scenario planning.
• Track and analyze KPIs to provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Group CFO (Europe), and regional leadership to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, corporate regulations, and statutory filings across all jurisdictions.
• Manage external audits, internal controls, and risk mitigation frameworks (including currency, credit, and operational risk).
• Implement and improve financial processes and systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus).
• Lead and develop finance team members in Canada and Colombia (currently 2 direct reports, with potential to expand).
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and business partnership within the finance function.

Key Requirements

• CPA designation required (CA / public accounting background preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including exposure to tech / professional services and growth-stage / mid-size companies.
• Proven experience managing multi-country finance operations (Canada, U.S., Colombia preferred).
• Strong understanding of cash flow, FP&A, compliance, and operational finance.
• Excellent communication, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual with fluent English (Spanish a strong asset).
• Hands-on, structured, and adaptable — able to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting