Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The job is for a Chief Financial Officer at Apply Digital, a global digital transformation partner. The role involves overseeing financial aspects, strategic decision-making, risk management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate should have a background in financial leadership within the consulting and technology sectors, be based in the Greater Toronto Area, and have expertise in digital transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial executive within a consulting, technology, or digital transformation company
• Strong understanding of financial management principles and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in driving financial performance in high-growth environments. Ability to partner with the growth, delivery and enablement teams to drive performance
• Expertise in digital transformation and the application of technology in finance
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, with a record of successful integrations
• Previous experience and knowledge of NetSuite
• Excellent strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• An entrepreneurial thinker and a solution-focused problem solver
• Ideally situated in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and able to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team based on financial analysis and projections
• Oversee M&A-related initiatives
• Ensure robust financial management systems and controls are in place
• Manage the company’s financial performance, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow management
• Oversee accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Partner with business units to drive financial performance and achieve growth targets
• Support project teams with financial insights and analysis to enhance decision-making
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to develop pricing strategies and optimize revenue models
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including market, operational, and credit risks
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures
• Ensure the company’s assets are safeguarded through appropriate insurance and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, and other financial stakeholders
• Prepare and present financial reports to the board of directors and investors
• Lead fundraising efforts, including equity and debt financing, to support growth initiatives
• Drive the adoption of digital tools and technologies to enhance financial processes and reporting
• Leverage data analytics to improve financial decision-making and business insights
• Ensure the finance function is equipped to support the company’s digital transformation initiatives
• Support our growth organization in building business cases for transformation for our clients
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the finance department
• Mentor and develop finance staff to ensure succession planning and talent retention

Benefits

• Remote office set-up budget
• Annual celebrations
• Parental leave top-ups
• An inclusive environment
• Learning opportunities
• Generous vacation policy
• Customizable benefits
• Flexible work arrangements