Head of Finance & Operations, Vivid Machines

• This role is ideal for a CPA with startup experience who wants to grow into a CFO seat over the next couple of years
• Experience in hardware, manufacturing, leasing models, or asset-heavy businesses is highly valuable
• Curious, fast-paced and love to learn
• CPA required
• 6–12+ years of finance experience
• Experience working in a high-growth startup or scaling company
• Strong modeling skills - you’ve built financial models from scratch
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-moving environments
• Understand SaaS metrics (ARR, LTV/CAC)
• Strong systems thinker who enjoys building infrastructure
• Comfortable presenting to executives, investors, and Board members
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area (or willing to relocate)
• We’re looking for sharp, resilient builders who want to help create something meaningful
• We want to ensure it’s a good fit on both sides, so you get a job you love, and we offer you a place you’re proud to work at

Desirable

• We’re looking for a hands-on Head of Finance & Operations to build and lead our finance function while overseeing key operational areas including HR and internal operations
• You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team, partner with department heads across the business, and interact directly with the Board of Directors
• This isn’t a traditional “controller” role. You’ll be a strategic operator responsible for continuing to build the financial infrastructure that enables the company to scale
• Own company-wide financial planning and analysis, including annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and long-range modelling
• Manage cash flow, runway planning, and capital strategy
• Build clear KPI dashboards and operational metrics that drive decision-making
• Partner with Sales leadership on ARR forecasting, pricing strategy, and deal structure
• Support gross margin optimization across hardware and recurring software revenue
• Lead monthly close, financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Prepare Board and investor reporting materials
• Support fundraising, diligence, and investor conversations
• Oversee accounting operations, including AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Canadian tax regulations
• Manage audits and reviews, government funding compliance, and grant reporting (SR&ED, etc.)
• Implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Our business combines hardware deployment with recurring software revenue, which creates unique operational and financial complexity
• Build systems to track and manage physical assets, inventory, and deployed equipment
• Develop unit economics models that reflect hardware + software margins
• Improve working capital efficiency and cost visibility
• Partner with operations and supply chain on COGS tracking and margin improvement
• In addition to finance, this role will oversee core operational infrastructure including HR and other operational areas of the business
• Overseeing payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations
• Supporting headcount planning and compensation strategy
• Helping implement lightweight but scalable internal processes
• Partnering with leadership on organizational planning and operational discipline
• This is an opportunity to learn and grow into a CFO role
• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team
• Participate in Board meetings and strategic planning
• Shape the financial and operational systems that support global growth
• Help guide the company through its next stages of scale
• Grow into a CFO role as the company matures
• You’ll also join a tight-knit, high-performing team working to transform how the world grows food