- Company Name
- Novisto
- Job Title
- Chief Financial Officer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Role Summary: Lead all financial functions in a rapidly scaling technology company, driving strategically aligned finance operations, capital allocation, and investor relations to maximize growth and long‑term value.
Expectations:
- Execute a comprehensive financial strategy that supports expansion, ESG objectives, and potential exit opportunities.
- Build and mentor a high‑performance finance team, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance across jurisdictions.
- Partner with executive leadership on capital structure, pricing, and revenue optimization.
- Conduct fundraising and sustain relationships with investors, lenders, and advisors.
- Identify and complete M&A and strategic partnership opportunities with thorough due diligence and integration oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Finance & Leadership: Financial planning, growth strategy, capital allocation, decision support for all business functions, revenue management, procurement strategy, vendor relationships.
- Fundraising & Investor Relations: Lead equity/debt rounds, develop investor materials, maintain investor and board reporting.
- M&A & Corporate Development: Source, evaluate, structure, negotiate deals, lead financial due diligence, and integrate acquisitions.
- Financial Operations & Execution: Accounting, payroll, statutory reporting, internal controls, audit readiness, tax and regulatory compliance.
- Financial Infrastructure & Systems: Implement scalable financial systems, reporting tools, data integrity, procurement system optimization.
Required Skills:
- Proven CFO experience in a technology or SaaS scale‑up (10+ yrs progressive finance leadership, 5 yrs senior finance role).
- Strong VC fundraising track record and M&A execution experience.
- Hands‑on expertise in accounting, FP&A, cash management, and financial controls.
- Executive partnership, board interaction, and strategic communication.
- Bilingual French and English.
- Proficiency with accounting/payroll platforms (e.g., Wagepoint, Xero, Dext, Ramp, Deel, Float Card).
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred.