We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape the financial strategy of our fast-growing company. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee all financial operations, drive strategic decision-making, and partner with the executive team to fuel growth and long-term value creation. This is a unique opportunity to influence the trajectory of our business, optimize performance, and play a central role in advancing our mission in the ESG software space.
Reponsibilities
Strategic Finance & Leadership
- Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO on financial planning, growth strategy, and capital allocation.
- Build and lead a high-performing finance organization, balancing rigor with agility.
- Provide financial insight and decision support across all business functions (Sales, Product, Operations, HR).
- Oversee revenue management, including forecasting, pricing strategies, contract renewals, and revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage procurement strategy and vendor relationships to optimize cost, risk, and operational efficiency.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Lead equity and debt fundraising processes, including VC rounds, extensions, and strategic financings
- Develop and maintain investor materials (pitch decks, financial models, data rooms)
- Manage relationships with existing and prospective investors, lenders, and financial advisors
- Own board and investor reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic insight
M&A and Corporate Development
- Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A, partnership, and strategic investment opportunities
- Lead financial due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiations
- Oversee post-acquisition integration from a financial and operational perspective
- Coordinate with legal, tax, and external advisors throughout transactions
Financial Operations & Execution
- Own all core financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and statutory reporting across jurisdictions (as applicable).
- Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness.
- Lead tax planning and regulatory compliance, supporting operational scalability and risk mitigation.
Manage contract administration processes, ensuring timely renewals and alignment with revenue recognition policies.
Financial Infrastructure & Systems
- Implement and scale financial systems, processes, and reporting tools appropriate for a growing company.
- Ensure data integrity, timely actionable financial reporting, and alignment with revenue management processes.
- Support operational scalability and readiness for future milestones (e.g., IPO, large acquisitions).
- Optimize procurement systems and workflows to drive efficiency and cost savings.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a CFO with a track record of success in financial leadership in a technology scale-up;
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including time in a senior finance role (CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent)
- Proven experience leading VC-backed fundraising (multiple rounds strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated M&A experience, including deal execution and integration
Strong background as a financial operator, with hands-on ownership of accounting, FP&A, and cash management
- Experience working with Boards of Directors and senior leadership teams
- Prior experience in a high-growth, technology or SaaS environment preferred
- CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent credentials a plus
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent verbal and communication skills (Bilingualism French and English);
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills;
- Familiarity with accounting and payroll software (Wagepoint, Xero, Dext, Ramp, Deel, Float Card, etc.).
What we offer:
- Join an early-stage, well-financed company
- Advance Novisto’s purpose of contributing to the sustainability of the economy, environment, and society by empowering companies to make better decisions and disclosures through our ESG data management software
- Contribute your knowledge and insights to increase awareness and knowledge of sustainability
- Generous health benefits
- Flexible schedules
- 4 weeks of vacation
- Stock option plan