Chief Financial Officer - Surrey, Canada - Musora Media

Description

Hey I'm Amy and I'm looking for our first VP of Finance or CFO to lead our incredible Finance Team

You'll bring at least ten (10) years of mid-senior level experience in a Finance role, working directly with C-Suite and Leadership Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to take your Finance career to the next level in an environment that's incredibly unique (you'll work alongside musicians and creatives).

As the VP of Finance (or CFO), you will oversee all financial activities within Musora and work alongside the Leadership Team to provide strategic leadership, and financial planning, and drive initiatives to optimize the company's financial performance and growth.

To Apply: Please answer our application questions and provide a thoughtful cover letter telling us what makes you uniquely qualified for this role.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

You'll be Developing Financial Strategies and Oversight:

• Provide insights and recommendations for investments, funding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and execute financial strategies for short and long-term company objectives.
• Establish and supervise fiscal policies, systems, and procedures for accurate financial reporting and robust controls.
• Roadmap the optimization of new and existing technology and processes.
• Drive departmental operations for actionable financial data and continuous improvement.
• Lead financial planning, analyzing KPIs, models, and forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage budgeting, trend analysis, fund allocation, and cash management.
• Oversee the timely generation of financial statements.
• Support, train, and empower the finance and accounting team.
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Professional Accounting designation (CPA), MBA, or equivalent.
• Proven experience (at least 10 years) in a Mid-Senior Finance role, working directly with Leadership and C-Suite.
• Proven experience with Mergers & Acquisitions and funding strategies.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• In-depth comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting principles, laws and best practices.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE).
• Solid understanding of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal).
• Ability to exhibit the Company's Core Values: Empathy, Passion, and Grit.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Excellent Organizational and Leadership skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Ability to think outside the box for ways to improve current processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Finance department costs as a percent of revenue (efficiency & continual improvement)
• Days to close month-end and year-end (efficiency)
• Time to Conduct Budget and Planning Process (efficiency)

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Chief Operating Officer
• Manages the Finance Team of six individuals

This role is Onsite/Hybrid, coming in onsite at least three (3) days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely.

What we offer you

• $150,000-$400,000 CAD/year, between base, bonus and stock options, based on experience.
• Health, Prescriptions, Dental, and Vision Benefits for full-time/permanent positions - we care about our employees and we want to make sure YOU have the benefits you need to stay healthy and well.
• Paid time off - we understand and value the importance of rest and recovery and that includes time away from work
• Onsite parking, on-site gym, and office events (on-site & virtual) Be a part of a fun-loving team
• Onsite SNACKS, beer/kombucha fridge, coffee/tea and more We want to make sure you stay fuelled throughout the day
• Casual dress. We want you to feel comfortable when you work. No need to wear a business suit [unless you want to].
• Depending on the role, choose to work on-site at our Abbotsford, BC, Canada head office, remote, or in a hybrid environment.
• Growth and movement opportunities

Who we are (Musora Media):

At Musora Media, we make playing the songs you love easier by combining great teachers, organized lessons, and practical technology with student-centered communities.
Underpinning all of our efforts are two simple goals:

1. Create more musicians
2. Keep them playing longer

As a team member, you will be responsible for helping us create new musicians and developing a culture of continuous learning and self-improvement.
At Musora Media, we want you to bring your unique self to work and play. Please let us know if you require any accommodations at any stage in our hiring process. We will do our best to provide reasonable accommodation.

Musora Media Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are a necessity and that all humans have strengths, skills, and abilities that are unique and valuable. We do not permit discrimination or harassment of any kind. This includes all employment practices within Musora Media because we hire based on qualifications and business needs. We truly care about ensuring a transparent culture where everyone feels welcome, heard, and appreciated.

Please note that while we offer flexible work environments, we are a Canadian company and cannot sponsor visas for this position. You must be eligible to be employed in Canada to be selected, meaning you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident of Canada, or have a valid Canadian work permit. If you have an existing work visa and require certain documentation to assist with renewal, our People & Culture team would be happy to help.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks and/or employment verification results.