VP Finance
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Permanent
Job Description
Our client is a profitable Series Seed Startup. We are looking for a "Product-Minded" finance leader who understands how to build an economy. You will be responsible for the high-level financial strategy that powers a marketplace. Managing everything from venture debt and fundraising to the complex flow of funds between global brands and thousands of creators.
This Role:
You will own the financial roadmap. You will be a key voice in defining how they monetize, manage their capital, and how they leverage the unique funding landscape of Quebec and Canada to fuel their growth.You Will:
Act as the primary financial advisor to the CEO, providing data-driven insights on product-related financial questions and long-term business strategy. Lead the charge on future fundraising rounds and the strategic acquisition of venture debt to extend the runway and accelerate growth.
Navigate and optimize our participation in government programs, including SR&ED, IRAP, and other Quebec-specific grants and French-language requirements.
Collaborate with the engineering and product teams to design the "internal economy", specifically how they handle creator payouts, licensing fees, and performance rewards.
Build and maintain sophisticated financial models that balance the two-sided dynamics of a high-volume marketplace.
Oversee treasury and cash management, ensuring the $5M seed capital is deployed with maximum efficiency.
Must Have Skills:
You must be located in Quebec. You understand the local business culture and are comfortable navigating French-language government and financial requirements.
"Been there, done that" in a high-growth tech environment. You aren't afraid of the ambiguity of a seed-stage startup.
Understand the unique financial levers of a two-sided marketplace (supply vs. demand, take rates, and liquidity).
Successfully managed SR&ED and IRAP claims to non-dilutive funding R&D.
You have the technical depth to understand the immediate impact of a new product feature on our burn rate.
Previous experience as a first finance hire or head of finance at a venture-backed company.