Job Specifications
Our direct client is looking for a VP of Finance that has a background with the Life Science or Diagnostics industry background for a full-time direct hire in the Mississauga, Canada area. The client is based in Oakville.
Position: Vice President of Finance | (VP/SVP of Finance)
Full-Time Direct Hire
Salary CAD range plus RSU
Client Location: Oakville, ON Canada
You are a strategic and hands-on finance leader with deep experience in fast-paced, innovative environments. You excel at building financial systems, analysis frameworks, and team cultures that support both discipline and agility. Adept at managing complex budgets, commercial partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration, you bring a pragmatic, proactive approach to driving growth, operational efficiency, and compliance in the life sciences sector.
Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
CPA - is highly preferred
10+ years' progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles
15 - 20 years of experience in Finance
3 - 5 years of experience as VP/SVP of Finance
Strong experience in Life sciences, biotech, diagnostics, or a regulated technology environment.
Track record of building, scaling, and leading finance teams in high-growth, entrepreneurial settings.
Deep expertise in financial modeling, analytics, compliance, and process improvement.
Experience supporting board-level communications, investor relations, and fundraising.
Strong collaborative skills and business acumen; ability to partner with technical and commercial leaders.
Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems and reporting from early-stage through commercial-scale operations.
Experience partnering with executives on a rapid in-house scale up of manufacturing in the diagnostics or life sciences field
Experience with standard cost and lean experience
Experience with financing capex
Diagnostics or life science tool experience is a must have
Must have experience from development through launch
Exposure to raising capital / fundraising.
Experience with Start Up company is ideal
Looking for an amazing CPA to take the company public
Responsibilities
Lead the Finance team, overseeing all aspects of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, audit, and compliance for a growing diagnostics business.
Serve as a key executive partner in strategic planning, business modeling, market expansion, fundraising, and board communications.
Develop, maintain, and optimize systems, processes, and controls for financial operations--including AP/AR, payroll, cash management, risk management, and internal reporting.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to support new product launches, project prioritization, and operational planning.
Analyze financial data to guide business strategy, pricing, capital allocation, and resource management.
Manage relationships with external partners--accountants, banks, investors, vendors, and auditors--ensuring compliance, transparency, and value creation.
Oversee financial diligence and modeling for fundraising, M&A, partnership, and licensing activities.
Support regulatory filings, grant reporting, and ad-hoc requests
Foster and mentor high-performing teams, promoting a culture of discipline, innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Life sciences Industry includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, which focus on creating drugs, biological treatments, and diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
Benefits: * Paid time off * Monday to Friday schedule * Full-time, permanent position
Professional Reference Check and background
If you are interested, please send me your updated Word Resume, along with your direct phone number and email.