Chief Financial Officer, Secure Digital Markets

• This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of corporate finance, regulatory compliance, and an ability to lead and develop a high-performing team
• With a minimum of 5 years in an executive finance role and a strong educational background in finance you will bring expertise and a forward-thinking approach to our financial operations
• This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organization in a meaningful way
• Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director or equivalent
• 5+ years in executive role
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
• Proficient in data analysis and forecasting
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial laws, regulations, and risk management practices
• Must be well versed in all aspects of financial management
• Proven People leadership skills
• Strong analytical mind
• Highly skilled in learning on the job and continuously learning
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Mature, professional, driven, empathetic
• CPA designation

Desirable

• We are currently seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our Finance and Accounting functions at our headquarters in Toronto
• As a crucial piece of the executive team, the ideal candidate is one with a proven track record in financial management and leadership, prepared to drive our financial planning, manage cash flows, and oversee our capital structure and fundraising efforts
• The successful candidate will play a key role in guiding the financial strategy of our organization, providing expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team, and ensuring our financial operations support our broader business objectives
• Actively leads and manages the Finance and Accounting function of the organization
• Lead the company’s financial planning
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
• Control and evaluate the organization’s funding plans and capital structure
• Provides leadership at executive level on continuous evaluation of short and long term financial objectives, and provides recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Provides Executive Leadership Team with advice and guidance on financial implications of decisions, allocation of capital and conducts risk assessments
• Maintain the ESOP (Employee Stock Options Plan)
• Ensures credibility of the Finance team by providing accurate, timely analysis of financial trends, and budgets
• Support the internal operations for an 3rd party audit
• Oversees the organization’s financial risk management
• Evaluates and introduces new programs, strategies and regulatory requirements
• Decide on investment opportunities by evaluation cash and liquidity risks
• Prepare reliable current and forecast reports
• Navigate financial compliance and reporting across multiple geographic entities
• Lead a Capital Raise - Series, A, B, C and/OR IPO/liquidity event in the future
• Manage the IR (investor relations) function of the leadership team
• Work closely with trading team on reconciliation and treatment of trade finance P&L and balance sheet of securities assets
• Manage vendor relationships