Director of Finance

Altis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Executive leadership exposure

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Altis, a Canadian technology-enabled services company, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial governance, profitability, and a buy-and-build growth strategy. You will report to the CEO, provide insights to the Board, and drive scalable finance processes across a nationwide operation.

The role demands CPA designation in good standing, strong financial modelling, and hands-on leadership with experience in acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive experience in financial controllership and finance leadership with hands-on analysis, reporting, and modelling.
• Mandatory Canadian CPA designation in good standing; CFA is an asset but not a replacement.
• Proven buy-side M&A experience, supporting growth through acquisitions and buy-and-build strategies.
• Exceptional quantitative abilities and advanced Excel proficiency with complex financial models.
• Experience in technology-enabled services, SaaS, high-volume transactional businesses, or digital affiliate networks.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to translate finance into strategic recommendations.
• Experience developing financial controls, managing budgets, and communicating with executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and audit readiness with the Controller.
• Develop sophisticated financial models for pricing, profitability, acquisitions, financing structures, and investment returns.
• Support buy-side M&A activities including due diligence, EBITDA validation, valuations, and post-acquisition integration.
• Establish pricing frameworks, analyze costs, and identify opportunities to protect margins and improve performance.
• Build KPI dashboards and deliver accurate financial reporting to the CEO and Board.
• Oversee multi-provincial tax compliance and transition outsourced accounting activities in-house.

Skills

Financial controllership

CPA designation

M&A experience

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Tech services

Strategic acumen

Budgeting & controls

Board communication

Education

CPA designation in good standing

Job description

Location: Flexible across Canada, office-based at an agreed company location, with travel as required

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills; French language skills are an asset

Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance

Compensation: $145,000 to $160,000 annually, plus a 10% to 25% performance-based bonus

About the Opportunity

Are you a CPA with strong financial modelling expertise and a track record of driving growth through acquisitions? We're seeking a Director of Finance to join a growing Canadian technology-enabled services organization operating in the compliance, background screening, and digital identity verification space.

Reporting directly to the CEO and presenting financial insights to the Board of Directors, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening financial governance, protecting profitability, and supporting an ambitious buy‑and‑build growth strategy. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity where your analytical expertise and commercial judgment will directly influence business decisions.

What's In It for You

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus tied to measurable financial outcomes.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, board-level decision-making, and acquisition strategy.
• Opportunity to build scalable financial processes and shape the finance function within a growing organization.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your expertise and ideas make a tangible impact.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and audit readiness, partnering closely with the Controller.
• You'll develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate pricing, profitability, acquisition opportunities, financing structures, and investment returns.
• You'll support buy‑side M&A activities, including financial due diligence, EBITDA validation, acquisition valuations, and post‑acquisition financial integration.
• You'll establish pricing frameworks, analyze transactional costs, and identify opportunities to protect margins and improve commercial performance.
• You'll build KPI dashboards and deliver accurate, actionable financial reporting to the CEO and Board.
• You'll oversee multi‑provincial tax compliance and transition appropriate outsourced accounting activities in‑house.

Skills and Qualifications

• Significant progressive experience in financial controllership and finance leadership, including hands‑on financial analysis, reporting, and modelling.
• Mandatory Canadian CPA designation in good standing. A CFA designation is considered an additional asset but does not replace the CPA requirement.
• Proven buy‑side M&A experience, specifically supporting growth through acquisitions and buy‑and‑build strategies.
• Exceptional quantitative abilities, advanced Excel proficiency, and demonstrated expertise building, validating, and challenging complex financial models.
• Financial experience within technology‑enabled services, SaaS, high‑volume transactional businesses, or digital affiliate networks.
• Strong commercial judgment, with the ability to translate detailed financial analysis into strategic recommendations.
• Experience developing financial controls, managing budgets, and communicating effectively with executive leadership and boards.

Note from the Hiring Manager

We're looking for a hands‑on finance leader who loves getting into the numbers, challenges assumptions, and understands how acquisitions can drive growth. Someone who can bring structure to our financial operations while helping us make smarter, more profitable decisions.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI‑assisted tools to help review applications.