Finance Manager

Are you passionate about improving production through organization, process, and continual improvement? Are you eager and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment with multiple work streams? Are you willing to lead initiatives and work independently to meet our goals? Are you motivated by a passion for learning and care for the ocean, climate, and the planet’s well-being? If so, we would love to hear from you. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicants that reflect diversity in thinking and background as we continue to develop our culture of inclusiveness for all. 

Finance Manager Full Time 

Based in Victoria, BC, we value work/life balance and are open to a hybrid of Remote and In-Person work arrangements. We’re on a quest to find a Finance Manager to manage the finance function, analytics, and financial reporting for a fast-growing, project-based hi-tech private organization.  

As our Finance Manager you will be reporting to the CEO responsible for managing and driving our Finance Function in collaboration with manufacturing, project management, engineering and purchasing.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and manage the finance function, including corporate and project financials 

• Manage and develop the Finance team to support the delivery of financial results aligned to the business strategy 

• Drive and enhance financial and accounting policies, systems, and procedures to maximize profitability and efficiency 

• Run business models and ROI analysis 

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, due diligence, reporting and forecasting for projects, grants and government funding. 

• Provide regular metrics and reports to current investors and fulfill reporting requirements.   

• Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements & runway forecasts 

• Manage and monitor cash flow, ensuring the company has the financial resources needed to meet its growth and operational needs 

• Collaborate with internal teams including manufacturing, project management, engineering and purchasing to ensure alignment on budgets and forecasts 

• Manage external financial and tax stakeholders  
• Identify, recommend and implement process improvements to gain efficiencies  

Requirements

• Canadian CPA designation required with a solid understanding of GAAP accounting, cash flow and revenue recognition 

• 5+ years of experience working with a small-scale company 

• Demonstrated project and budget management skills 

• Experience with financial reporting for investors 

• Knowledge of Impact and ESG reporting  

• Experience with grant reporting including SR&ED 

• Strong analytical skills (e.g. profitability analysis, KPIs, scenario analysis) combined with business acumen and ability to advise on strategy 

• Experience in engineering and/or manufacturing sectors is required 

• Ability to self-manage, manage change, ambiguity and prioritize tasks accordingly 

• Ability to manage people and grow a team 

• Expert-level Excel modelling skills (e.g. power pivot, array functions) 

• Live in or in commuting distance to Victoria, BC 

Benefits

Open Ocean Robotics provides competitive compensation, group benefits, vacation, and a stock option plan which makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth that you will help drive. 

Target Salary Range

$90,000 - $110,000 CAD

About Us: 

Open Ocean Robotics, Canada’s first autonomous boat company, was created in 2019 to address the national and global challenge of being able to monitor and protect our oceans affordably, efficiently and safely. 

Operating on oceans around the world, Open Ocean Robotics is a rapidly growing leader in solar-powered autonomous boats. We are transforming how we study, protect and utilize our oceans, and helping to build an ocean IoT. 

We’re driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible. Together, we can achieve that goal, growing our team of highly skilled people and offering you the opportunity to tackle big challenges with solutions that make a difference. 

If you’re motivated by a passion for learning and a deep care for the ocean, the climate and the planet’s wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. 

(No agencies please)