Director of Finance

illumin; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic advertising firm in Toronto is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and oversee financial planning and reporting. This role requires a strong background in technical accounting, compliance, and treasury management. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with experience in public company environments and possess a CPA or CA designation. The position offers strategic influence and professional growth in a hybrid work setting, with a salary range of $150,000-$170,000.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Meal credit for in-office days

Comprehensive benefits including health coverage

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• CA or CPA designation required.
• Progressive accounting experience in a public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and performance management.
• Own external reporting, technical accounting, and audit.
• Strengthen governance, controls, and financial processes.
• Drive planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Lead treasury, liquidity, and capital management.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory remittances.

Skills

Financial strategy

Leadership

Technical accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

University degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

MS Dynamics

Job description

Who we are

At illumin, we are transforming the advertising landscape. Our platform offers an integrated space for journey planning, execution, and reporting. It empowers marketers to connect with their audiences in powerful ways through real‑time data and easy‑to‑use visual tools. By seamlessly combining media planning and buying in an intuitive interface, marketers can take complete control of their campaigns, meeting customers wherever they are in the buying journey and maximizing the impact of their ad spend through personalized insights for smarter decision‑making.

We are at a pivotal moment, evolving into a product‑led company with a team of over 100 skilled professionals and new leadership guiding our path forward. By harnessing the power of data, advancing our AI capabilities, and deeply investing in our people, we are preparing for a future that will redefine what’s possible in journey advertising.

Our work is guided by two beliefs: that the ability to execute is paramount to success and that we are only as good as our people. As we grow and transform, we are looking for team members (illumineers) who share our bias for speed, delivery over perfection, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Joining us now is a chance to be part of our transformation.

Who we need

Reporting to the CFO, we are hiring a Director of Finance. As our Director of Finance, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the financial strength, discipline, and scalability of illumin as we continue our next phase of growth. This role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, external reporting, treasury operations, and the design and maintenance of strong internal controls within a public company environment. As a trusted partner to senior leadership, you will bring deep technical expertise, sound judgement, and a hands‑on leadership style to a high‑growth, evolving organization. You will help ensure our financial foundation remains stable, compliant, and forward‑looking, supporting informed decision‑making, long‑term sustainability, and operational excellence across the business.

This is an existing, full‑time hybrid opportunity, working on Tuesdays and Thursdays on‑site in our downtown Toronto office. Our headquarters are located within minutes of St. Andrew and Union subway stations.

What's in it for you

Strategic influence. You are currently a Senior Manager or Director ready to broaden your scope. This is an opportunity to stretch your leadership, technical depth, and strategic influence - spanning an ERP implementation, evolving IFRS requirements, enhanced cash forecasting, and leadership across a growing, international organization.

Impact and ownership. You want to operate in a public, high‑growth environment where finance plays a critical role in governance, discipline, and execution. You will combine technical expertise with strategic judgment to strengthen our financial foundation and support long‑term growth.

Professional growth. You want to step into a highly visible, second‑in‑command role within the finance organization, working as a trusted partner to the CFO. This is a hands‑on leadership position with direct exposure to executive decision‑making, public company reporting, treasury strategy, and capital structure.

How you will make an impact

• Lead financial strategy and performance management. You will partner with senior management to embed financial discipline across the organization and enable strong performance against strategic, financial, and operational objectives. You will develop performance measures, recommend benchmarks, and calculate and issue financial and operating metrics that provide clear visibility into business results. You will analyze budget variances, identify significant issues, and deliver actionable insights to support informed decision‑making.
• Own external reporting, technical accounting, and audit. You will lead the external reporting process, coordinating the preparation of all required public company regulatory filings, including external financial statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, and the Annual Information Form. You will stay current on IFRS accounting pronouncements, prepare technical accounting memos as required, and oversee the accounting for shareholders’ equity transactions, including share‑based compensation. You will act as the primary liaison with external auditors throughout the annual audit cycle.
• Strengthen governance, controls, and financial processes. You will develop, test, and implement internal controls to assess the design and operating effectiveness of the internal control environment in alignment with governance, risk, and compliance requirements. You will streamline policies and procedures by effectively using systems, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve operational efficiency, control, and transparency.
• Drive planning, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will provide financial analysis to evaluate special projects, programs, and capital expenditures. You will continually enhance the planning and budgeting process by educating team members on the financial drivers that impact departmental budgets. You will forecast cash flows and facilitate forward‑looking analysis to support management decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Lead treasury, liquidity, and capital management. You will manage daily cash positioning and forecasting to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and growth. You will develop and maintain strong banking relationships, negotiate credit agreements, manage the company’s capital structure, and oversee the investment of excess cash in accordance with policy and risk objectives. You will execute day‑to‑day treasury activities, maintain credit facilities, monitor bank accounts, calculate interest and fees, and ensure compliance with bank covenants and reporting requirements. You will also support the closing of external financings, including debt and equity issuances.
• Ensure tax compliance and statutory remittances. You will assist with Canadian income and commodity tax compliance and prepare and file required government remittances, including corporate tax and GST/HST, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

What you bring

• The credentials. You have a university degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, and you hold a CA or CPA designation. Big Four public accounting firm experience is preferred.
• The experience. You bring progressive accounting experience, including within a public company environment and experience in a leadership role. You have direct experience liaising with the Toronto Stock Exchange and creating and managing budgets for a large, distributed organization. Experience supporting accounting for both Canadian and US entities is highly valued.
• The knowledge. You have strong technical accounting expertise under International Financial Reporting Standards and a deep understanding of public reporting compliance and regulatory requirements. You bring solid working knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks, as well as both Canadian and US tax systems. You have strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnership structures.
• The leadership skills. You are known for your integrity, discretion, and accountability. You bring exceptional communication and collaboration skills, influence effectively across teams, and build trust quickly with leaders and stakeholders. You are highly analytical, solution‑oriented, and bring a well‑developed sense of diplomacy, including strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• The technical skills. You are highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with NetSuite or MS Dynamics, a treasury management system, and Solium is considered an asset. Exposure to implementing a new ERP system is also an asset.

Compensation

At illumin, we believe compensation should be transparent, fair, and reflective of both experience and impact. The salary range for this role is $150,000-$170,000.

Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and the scope and complexity of the role. We value open conversations about compensation and are happy to discuss our approach at any stage of the hiring process.

What else should you know about us

We are undergoing a transformative shift. We are embracing change and the opportunities that come with it, empowering every illumineer to innovate, experiment, and bring forward new ideas. Whether accessing new technology, restructuring workflows, or expanding your team, you will have full support if you can make the business case.

We are a broad and diverse team, but we all share a passion for success, a drive to do more, and a love of creating connections. We hire for talent and commitment and provide the guidelines and guidance to elevate skills, knowledge, and abilities across all areas. This is a place where proven methods meet bold ideas, offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer a flexible work environment, a meal credit for your in‑office days, and a free massage with an RMT in‑house every eight weeks. That is in addition to our comprehensive benefits, which include life, AD&D, long‑term disability insurance, and coverage for prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and professional health services. You will also have access to a workplace advisor, the Vitality Wellness app, and a $300 annual healthcare spending account.

Apply now

If you want to seize the opportunity to impact a company and influence an industry, and you have 70% of what we are looking for, apply now. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.

What you can expect from our interview process

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI‑powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A virtual interview with the CFO. You will dive deeper into your experience, from your strategic growth planning and ERP knowledge, to auditing and treasury, to people management.
• A virtual interview with the Financial Controller. You will gain a better understanding of the day‑to‑day responsibilities, our team, and illumin’s culture.

illumin is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the interview process, please email us at [e-mail].

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