Head of Finance (remote)

Sterlington; Montreal; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Finance to lead its finance function in a fully remote role. This position involves providing strategic financial support to senior leadership, overseeing financial performance, and implementing new accounting systems. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of accounting frameworks. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact business growth and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of post-qualification experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and US GAAP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and provide strategic financial insights.
• Manage the preparation and audit of consolidated financial statements.

Skills

Strategic Financial Support

Financial Statement Preparation

Financial Performance Evaluation

Accounting Software Implementation

Team Management

Advanced Excel Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

Professionally Qualified Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, CPA)

Tools

ERP Software

Power BI

Job description

Position Title:

Head of Finance (Remote)

Contract:

Full-time, Independent Contractor

Location:

100% remote

Working hours:

40 hours per week

Compensation:

As a remote-first, international firm, compensation is based on candidate experience and location

Our Firm:

Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.

We are the ultimate law firm for private clients, private capital, senior executives, founders, HNWIs, and family offices, as well as related businesses, in both corporate and litigation matters. We take a commercial and holistic approach to the legal and business needs of our clients.

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com

The Role:

Our continued growth means we are recruiting an experienced Head of Finance who will lead the finance function as we evolve and ensure it is structured and efficiently operating to continue scaling the Firm at pace. You will be required to quickly understand a complex operating model and design and implement changes across the finance and accounting function to provide strategic insight and accurate MI to inform business decision making.

Responsibilities:

1. Providing strategic financial support and insights for the senior leadership team (SLT) to make well-informed decisions.
2. Full ownership of the process for preparation and audit of consolidated financial statements (US GAAP and IFRS).
3. Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization and assist in achieving long-term strategic goals.
4. Take the lead on sourcing and implementing new accounting / ERP software.
5. Presentation of financial results, insights, and recommendations to the SLT.
6. Ensure that strategic and operational objectives of the business are being measured and company results are in line with financial plans & budgets.
7. Proactively seek to make recommendations to improve efficiency of the finance reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and modeling processes.
8. Primary oversight for all finance IT systems, leading all developments, improvements, and implementations.
9. Own the finance infrastructure, ensuring processes and controls are scalable and automated.
10. Manage and develop a team of finance/accounts staff.

Qualifications and Attributes:

1. Professionally qualified accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS, CPA) or equivalent.
2. A minimum of 15+ years' post-qualification experience in finance or accounting.
3. Leadership and team management experience with the ability to articulate financial strategy and recommendations to senior leadership.
4. Strong understanding of accounting frameworks (IFRS; US GAAP), statutory, and regulatory requirements.
5. Commercial awareness.
6. Advanced Excel skills, Power Pivot/Query, macros, modeling, and experience with software such as Power BI are advantageous.
7. Prior experience reviewing and implementing a new ERP system is desirable.
8. Fluent, business-level communication in English (if not a native speaker).

Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing.

This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.