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Where education meets innovation. At Circuit Stream, we offer skill-based, online programs for adults ready to upskill or reskill and an innovative summer camp experience for youth in fields like technology and business. We partner with the best universities in North America to deliver hands-on, practical learning that opens doors to future opportunities. Whether you're building your career or helping others build theirs, you’ll thrive in a flexible, collaborative environment that values innovation, results, personal growth, and a supportive team culture.

We are looking for a Finance Director (Fractional Part-Time, 20 hours per week) to oversee and enhance the company’s financial processes, reporting, and strategic planning. This is a unique opportunity to shape the finance function at a high-growth scale-up. You will work closely with the leadership team, contributing to key decision-making and ensuring financial health and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to the leadership team.

Accounting & Compliance:

• Oversee accounting team operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and compliance with relevant regulations.

Cash Flow:

• Monitor cash flow, optimize working capital, and develop strategies for managing financial resources effectively.

Strategic Leadership:

• Partner with the Cofounders to develop and execute the company’s financial strategy.
• Provide insights and recommendations on growth opportunities, cost optimization, and risk management.
• Establish and refine financial processes and systems to support scalability.
• Mentor, and grow a dynamic internal accounting team.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CFA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Expertise in ASPE and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with financial software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for part-time in-office working model in our Calgary office

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Integral member of a fast-growing team and company
• Ability to be a strategic part of the growth and evolution of our company
• A dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and innovation
• Part-time/contractor set up so you can also have other projects on the go

OUR VALUES (Part of everything we do!)

• Curiosity: We believe in asking questions, listening to new ideas, and gathering feedback from our teammates and community, as their voices form the foundation of our work.
• Courage: To achieve great things requires accepting the risk of getting things wrong. We embrace this attitude and believe it’s a mindset necessary to succeed and innovate.
• Ownership: We believe that how you do anything is how you do everything. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards and ensure our team and community can rely on us to deliver our absolute best at all times.
• Bias for Action: We move quickly and take action. We put our work out there early and often, knowing that we will iterate and improve over time. We value speed and keeping pace with innovation.
• Objective: When making decisions, we lead with data before opinions. Data creates transparency and alignment towards work with the largest impact.
• Open: We believe that fostering an open mindset where new ideas and perspectives from all backgrounds can be shared and exchanged is vital to realizing the enormous potential of ourselves and our collective ambition.
• Learner First: We stay grounded to the student's needs. When faced with a challenge, we start with the student and work backwards.

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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