Director, Finance

Director, Finance

Who we are:

Creyos (formerly Cambridge Brain Sciences) is a leading growth-stage B2B SaaS HealthTech company. Our proprietary brain health tools, including digital cognitive assessments and mental health questionnaires, are used by healthcare practitioners treating mental health conditions, brain injuries, aging, and other patient populations throughout the world, as well as by leading researchers. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.creyos.com.

You will be part of a team that includes not just your typical SaaS business functions (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success), but also engineers, psychologists, business leaders, and even a world-renowned neuroscientist. We are proud to say that you will be surrounded by some of the smartest, enthusiastic, hard working and dedicated people that you’ll ever meet (at least, that we’ve ever met!).

Who we are looking for:

At Creyos, we know that solving big challenges requires unrelenting resilience. We don’t give up in achieving our goals. People who succeed at Creyos have a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic, natural curiosity, strong internal drive, and enthusiasm about growing a company… as well as a sense of humor. If this all sounds good to you, we invite you to join us!

Please note that this is a hybrid opportunity based in Toronto, ON.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, we are looking for a Director, Finance to join our Finance team. The Director of Finance will be responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the organization. This role will involve strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, managing budgeting processes, and optimizing financial performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in the SaaS industry and a strong understanding of financial operations.

As a Director, Finance at Creyos you will:

Finance / Accounting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including but not limited to, general ledger, tax, payroll, consolidation, accounts payable & receivable.
• Own and lead key finance and business processes (invoicing, sales agreements, etc.).
• Working with People & Culture, own and lead the financial components of compensation planning, benefits, and payroll, including commission processes.
• Own and lead the monitoring of expenditures and tracking relative to budget.
• Accountable for financial components of day-to-day operations including insurance, lease, EOR, US sales taxes, office expenses, etc.

Reporting

• Drive improvements to new and existing reporting systems. Develop, own and measure new KPIs.
• Oversee financial month-end close & reconciliation.
• Lead the year-end financial statement preparation process.
• Lead the valuation process.
• Collaborate with CFO on preparation of materials for the Board and Investors

Budgeting & Planning

• Work closely with the CFO to support strategic business planning, including the development of financial models, budgets, analysis and rolling forecasts.
• Work closely with the CFO, CEO and other leaders on business analysis, budgeting, data, and special projects as needed.

Capital Structure & Capital Raising

• Maintain the updated company cap table and work with the CFO on the legal, financial and accounting components associated with stock-based compensation and investment securities.
• Work with the CFO on the analysis and execution of funding and capital raising initiatives (both private investment opportunities and government grants), including responding to diligence requests, analyzing the financial consequences of transactions, etc.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with business leaders and executives to provide assistance in identification and development of appropriate financial solutions to operational opportunities and issues.
• Act as a partner throughout the organization sharing advice and counsel on financial planning and analysis.

Management

• Oversee the performance and development of one finance team member (SFA), providing mentorship and guidance to enhance their skills and contributions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA required.
• 5+ years of experience in finance management, preferably within the SaaS and/or digital health industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools; experience with SaaS financial metrics.
• Agile and flexible, with a willingness to dive into different tasks and adapt to changing needs.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience working in an early-stage company or health tech organization is a plus.

Some of the reasons people choose to join the Creyos team include:

• Grow through our career paths leading to more senior roles. We invest in the development of our team members, provide significant opportunities for growth and career advancement, and do everything we can to support one another to ensure individual and team success. We regularly promote team members to more senior roles.
• Recharge during our annual company-wide break and extra holidays. In addition to vacation and quarterly Personal Days, every year we take a company-wide break in December to rest and recharge. We also give team members two additional holidays off per year: U.S. Independence Day and U.S. Thanksgiving, which we celebrate as Brain Holidays. We want you to feel motivated and energized at work!
• Get access to comprehensive benefits. We pride ourselves on offering benefits covering medical, dental, vision, mental health, wellness and more.

Additional information:

Please note that in accordance with company policy, any successful candidate will be required to demonstrate proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Creyos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, or another legally protected status. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Creyos will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify our Talent Acquisition Manager directly and we will work with you to meet your needs.