Director of Finance
About The Position
We build technology that removes barriers blocking talent from opportunity, combining the latest advancements in AI with human judgment. Through our sister company, Passage Funding, we provide financing for international students. Access to opportunity should not be determined by geography, gender, or wealth. We reinvest a portion of our profits to support those cut off from education - including our Afghan program. Access is the product: We build AI that turns paperwork into decisions, and decisions into real outcomes. Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve.
Requirements
- CPA designation (required)
- 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience
- Manager level audit experience (Big 4 preferred)
- Prior Controller-level ownership within a VC-backed startup
- Proven experience scaling accounting operations through rapid growth
- Direct ownership of IFRS financial statements and external audit
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical judgment
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Candidates must be based in Toronto or open to relocating and working five days per week in our Toronto office.
Nice To Haves
- If your experience does not match every requirement but you believe you can thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the finance and accounting function and ensure our financial foundation is built to support the next stage of growth.
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and oversee IFRS financial statements
- Lead the external audit end-to-end
- Establish and maintain robust accounting policies and documentation
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and accounting for complex transactions
- Strengthen and scale financial processes to support rapid growth
- Ensure integrity of core financial data and reporting systems
- Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital processes
- Build scalable workflows that reduce risk and improve efficiency
- Oversee all corporate tax filings, including SR&ED, and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with external advisors across jurisdictions
- Ensure board-ready financial reporting
- Partner cross-functionally to uphold financial discipline across the organization
- Support long-term financial readiness as the company scales
Benefits
- Offers Equity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
