Chief Financial Officer

Summary

Join CoLab as their CFO, a strategic thought partner to the CEO, leading financial strategy and operations during a period of significant growth. This role involves managing financial KPIs, developing financial models, collaborating with the executive team on long-term planning, and advising investors and board members. The successful candidate will oversee accounting and controllership functions, ensure compliance, and lead financial reporting and analysis. Building and managing a high-performing finance team is also crucial. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options, extended health and benefits coverage, unlimited paid vacation, and RRSP/401K matching. It allows for flexible remote work from anywhere in Canada or the US, with occasional travel required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; CFO or #2 Finance leader at a high-growth SaaS company scaling from $10M–$50M+ ARR
• Deep FP&A expertise, with a strong track record of implementing financial processes and infrastructure to enable growth
• Demonstrated experience managing investor relationships, fundraising, debt/equity financing, and M&A (especially tuck-in acquisitions and PMI)
• Familiarity with US and Canadian financial regulations, SaaS accounting standards, and international tax compliance
• Proven success in selecting and deploying financial systems that drive automation, visibility, and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Own and drive company-wide financial KPIs, aligning cross-functional efforts to operational goals and strategic objectives
• Develop robust financial models, budgets, and forecasts, with clear links to business drivers and growth strategy
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team on long-term planning, business model design, M&A strategy, and resource prioritization
• Act as a trusted advisor to investors and board members, delivering critical insights and business intelligence through structured financial packages and ad hoc analysis
• Lead regular business reviews and drive a performance-oriented culture by connecting financial metrics to day-to-day decision-making
• Oversee all accounting and controllership functions including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance (Canada and US)
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and controls to ensure compliance and integrity across all jurisdictions
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial close and reporting cycles—accurately and expeditiously
• Support the legal, regulatory, and audit functions by ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely filings
• Provide real-time visibility into financial performance through dashboards, systems, and timely reporting
• Conduct in-depth analysis to assess profitability, performance trends, and opportunities for optimization
• Partner with key functional leaders (Sales, Product, Marketing, CS) to align planning and improve forecasting accuracy
• Lead investor and board reporting cadence, building compelling narratives around business progress, opportunities, and risks
• Build, coach, and retain a high-performing finance and accounting team
• Foster a growth culture that promotes development, equity, and inclusion
• Evaluate existing team capabilities and performance—making adjustments as needed to ensure alignment and execution
• Lead by example through clear expectations, strong communication, and follow-through on commitments
• Drive collaboration with key external partners, including banks, auditors, legal counsel, and potential acquisition targets
• Be a cultural leader who embodies openness, low ego, high accountability, and a “win together” mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building business operations or cross-functional processes is a strong asset
• Preference for candidates with experience working with founders or in founder-led businesses

Benefits

• This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive compensation package, including stock options
• This role offers extended health and benefits coverage, unlimited paid vacation, and RRSP/401K matching
• Our HQ is located in St. John’s, NL. This role offers flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Canada or the US, with occasional travel required for team and company events