Chief Financial Officer

We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape the financial strategy of our fast-growing 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 Novistos 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