Finance Director – Americas

CBTW APAC; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology consulting company is seeking a Finance Director to manage financial operations across Canada, the U.S., and Colombia. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, over 8 years of experience in finance, and proven multi-country operations expertise. This hands-on leader will drive financial performance and ensure compliance while building and leading a strong finance team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, exposure to tech/professional services.
• Proven experience managing multi-country finance operations.
• Strong understanding of cash flow, FP&A, compliance, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations across the Americas.
• Own the P&L and deliver accurate, insightful FP&A reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and manage external audits.
• Lead and develop finance team members in Canada and Colombia.

Skills

Financial operations management

Strategic finance

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations Management
  • Oversee day-to-day financial operations across the Americas, including Canada, U.S., and Colombia.
  • Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital 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 closely with the CEO, Group CFO (Europe), and regional leadership to support decision-making.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • 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).
• Team Leadership & Development
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.