Director of Finance at Passage

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CPA, IFRS, Financial Reporting, Audit, Accounting Policy, Revenue Recognition, Cash Management, Tax Compliance, SR&ED, Financial Infrastructure, Process Scaling, Reconciliations, Financial Modeling, VC-Backed Startup Experience, Public Accounting, Controller

Industry

Information Services

Description

Director of Finance Toronto, In-Office | High Ownership | Build for Scale Who we are Imagine a world where your birthplace doesn’t limit your dreams. That’s what Passage is here to create. We aren’t just a bridge of financial support; we connect families all around the world to life-changing opportunities. We believe in a future where deserving students can pursue their dreams and ambitions - even if their parents don’t have money. Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve. Starting with financial barriers, we’re offering loans to international students and refugees, helping them pursue better education in Canada and unlock a world of possibilities - not just for themselves, but for their families and future generations, too. Who you are We’re looking for a Director of Finance with a CPA designation and a demonstrated history of owning the accounting and financial reporting function within a high-growth, VC-backed company. You likely began your career in public accounting (Manager+ level) and have since operated as a Controller within a scaling startup environment. You understand what strong financial infrastructure looks like and have successfully built and elevated reporting processes through periods of rapid growth. You are technically strong in IFRS and comfortable standing behind your financial statements. You are confident in leading audit processes, setting accounting policy, and ensuring financial reporting is accurate, timely, and decision-useful. You bring experience but remain hands-on. You are willing to review reconciliations, refine close processes, strengthen reporting models, and dive into operational detail when required. You lead from the front and take full ownership of outcomes. If you are motivated by accountability, precision, and building financial infrastructure that can support significant scale, we’d love to meet you. What you will do You will take full ownership of the finance and accounting function and ensure our financial foundation is built to support the next stage of growth. Accounting & Financial reporting Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Prepare and oversee IFRS financial statements Lead the external audit end-to-end Establish and maintain robust accounting policies and documentation Ensure accurate revenue recognition and accounting for complex transactions Financial Infrastructure & Scale Strengthen and scale financial processes to support rapid growth Ensure integrity of core financial data and reporting systems Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital processes Build scalable workflows that reduce risk and improve efficiency Tax & Compliance Oversee all corporate tax filings, including SR&ED, and compliance requirements Coordinate with external advisors across jurisdictions Reporting & Governance Ensure board-ready financial reporting Partner cross-functionally to uphold financial discipline across the organization Support long-term financial readiness as the company scales Qualifications CPA designation (required) 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience Manager level audit experience (Big 4 preferred) Prior Controller-level ownership within a VC-backed startup Proven experience scaling accounting operations through rapid growth Direct ownership of IFRS financial statements and external audit Strong technical accounting knowledge and practical judgment Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Ready to join us? We’re on a mission to make the world a fairer place, one student at a time. If you’re excited to work hard, innovate fearlessly, and collaborate with a high-energy team striving for global impact, we’d love to meet you. Note: This role is based in Toronto, and requires a five-day-a-week in-office commitment. Applicants must be willing to relocate if they’re not already in the area. Let’s help shape a future where every dream can thrive - no matter where it begins.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will take full ownership of the finance and accounting function, ensuring the financial foundation supports future growth through managing month-end/year-end closes and preparing IFRS financial statements. Key duties also involve leading the external audit, establishing accounting policies, overseeing treasury, and ensuring compliance for corporate tax filings.