Chief Financial Officer

Speer Technologies Inc•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$90,000 - CA$150,000

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with Speer’s leadership team to oversee financial strategy, planning, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial decision-making. This is a senior leadership role for a finance professional with experience supporting growing service-based, technology, consulting, or professional services businesses. The successful candidate will bring both strategic and hands-on financial expertise, helping Speer improve financial visibility, strengthen internal controls, optimize profitability, and make informed decisions as the company scales. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining a strong financial foundation that supports Speer’s long-term growth, operational maturity, and leadership decision-making.

Requirements

Senior finance leadership experience, preferably as a CFO, VP Finance, Director of Finance, Controller, or equivalent senior finance leader
Experience working with growing companies, preferably in technology, software development, consulting, digital services, or professional services
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and profitability analysis
Experience supporting project-based or service-based revenue models
Ability to translate financial information into clear, practical recommendations for leadership
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax coordination, financial controls, and business compliance
Experience improving financial systems, processes, reporting structures, and internal controls
Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and advisory skills

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or equivalent financial leadership experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level financial guidance to Speer’s leadership team, including recommendations related to growth planning, profitability, pricing, investment decisions, resource planning, and long-term financial sustainability.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to help Speer anticipate financial needs, manage resources effectively, and support informed business decisions.
Prepare and review financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators that provide clear visibility into company performance, project profitability, margins, revenue, expenses, and cash position.
Oversee and improve finance-related processes, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, project financial tracking, expense management, payroll coordination, and internal reporting workflows.
Support pricing strategy, margin analysis, project budgeting, and profitability reviews for client engagements, proposals, retainers, and long-term partnerships.
Help ensure appropriate financial controls, compliance practices, tax coordination, insurance review, and risk management processes are in place as the company grows.
Act as a trusted financial advisor to the executive team, supporting strategic planning, board or investor-related reporting as needed, and major business decisions.
Support the continued development of Speer’s finance function by improving systems, reporting structures, internal controls, and operational processes as the company scales.