Director of Finance
Mission
To support the financial strategy and operations of the company, ensuring risk management, financial health, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reporting to the CFO, collaborate closely with executive leadership to drive informed decision-making and optimize finance operations.
About Vantage
Come join an emerging tech company just as we hit our inflection point. Vantage plays in a $250BN addressable market in North America that is seeing significant disruption. Retailers are transforming their digital marketing practices to drive customer acquisition and are looking for new profit centers in retail media networks.
Vantage is uniquely positioned in this space, having established a technology platform that is custom-built for retail media. We offer the only turnkey integrated retail media network. We significantly outperform online media benchmarks by leveraging automation, machine learning, and AI. Ours is the market-leading platform and we have real traction with some of the biggest names in retail.
Responsibilities
Financial Operations:
Execute on efficient and comprehensive financial operations aligned with the company's growth objectives and market expansion plans.
Drive dynamic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
Implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Manage the controllership function (which is currently outsourced).
Maintain relationships with bankers and debt holders with optimized and proactive communications; day-to-day operational efficiency; and cash flow management.
Support relationships with customers and vendors through professional revenue cycle and payments management.
Financial Performance Optimization:
Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks.
Support the leadership in reporting on key performance metrics across the organization.
Support the flow of internal data to support reporting on key performance metrics.
Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and tax regulations across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
Implement robust risk management practices to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
Lead the external accountant review process – and eventual transition to an audit; as well as support other audits and compliance reporting such as taxes, SRED, and SOC 2; as well as any internal control testing and due diligence processes.
Team Leadership and Development:
Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide unbiased performance assessment, coaching, and professional development to grow talent and enhance team capabilities.
Competencies
Have a CPA. CA designation. MBA is a plus but not required. Minimum of 5 years experience in a management role.
Financial Acumen: Expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and valuation techniques. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Business Acumen: Sufficient understanding of the different functions of the business and their financial requirements to act as a valued partner to the functional leaders, supporting their financial needs and coming up with financial solutions as required.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate business objectives into actionable financial plans and initiatives. Proven track record of developing and executing successful financial strategies to drive growth and profitability.
Leadership and Influence: Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, align, and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Experience leading change initiatives and driving organizational alignment towards common goals.
Why Join Us?
Embrace a culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving that is essential to our success.
Work in a blame-free environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Enjoy the freedom to take the lead on meaningful projects and opportunities for professional growth.
Benefit from a supportive and mentorship-driven environment to continuously learn and expand your skill set.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Employee share ownership – because Vantage wants you to truly share the success
Flexible work/life, remote-first philosophy
Great health benefits from Day 1
Career development / continuing education allowance – we all want to stay sharp
Mac laptop & other Apple equipment (we’ll give you a budget to build your perfect work-from-home environment because ergonomics matter)
Team building activities to keep things fun: wonderland days, cottage trips (COVID permitting), virtual games & escape rooms, team lunches, and weekly nacho breaks on Fridays
Vantage Analytics is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We promote equality and strive to provide all current and prospective employees with support and opportunities. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
Reasonable accommodations are available to job applicants on request and throughout the application process.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
