Dispersa est une start-up specialisee dans le developpement de biosurfactants utilises dans diverses industries, dans le cadre de notre grande mission de decarbonisation de l'industrie chimique. Nous recrutons un(e) directeur(trice) des finances dans le but de piloter la gestion strategique et operationnelle des finances de l'entreprise, en appui a notre phase de croissance et aux initiatives de financement.
RESPONSABILITES:
En tant que directeur(trice) des finances chez Dispersa, vous serez responsable des operations financieres quotidiennes tout en contribuant a la planification, a l'analyse et a la prise de decisions strategiques a un niveau plus eleve. Voici les principaux domaines dont vous aurez la responsabilite:
Gestion de la tresorerie et planification financiere
Diriger l'elaboration et la mise a jour des budgets et previsions en collaboration avec les equipes scientifiques, operationnelles et executives.
Surveiller et gerer la tresorerie, y compris le suivi du taux de consommation et la prevision proactive de la piste financiere.
Reporting financier et conformite
Preparer et presenter des rapports financiers internes a la direction et au conseil d'administration, en assurant clarte, exactitude et ponctualite.
Gerer la coordination avec les cabinets comptables pour la tenue de livres, les clotures mensuelles et les rapports financiers.
Conformite fiscale et coordination avec les partenaires externes
Superviser la conformite fiscale de l'entreprise, y compris les declarations de taxes sur le revenu, taxes corporatives et taxes indirectes, en collaboration avec les cabinets comptables externes.
Gerer la relation avec les partenaires externes pour assurer l'exactitude des declarations fiscales et la tenue de la documentation requise.
Subventions, incitatifs et audits
Suivre et gerer les subventions gouvernementales et les credits a la R&D, en veillant au respect des exigences des programmes.
Maintenir la preparation aux audits et s'assurer de la conformite des depenses admissibles.
Soutien strategique et optimisation des systemes
Soutenir les activites de levee de fonds en preparant des modeles financiers, des presentations pour investisseurs et des documents de diligence.
Evaluer et ameliorer les systemes et outils financiers (QuickBooks, Excel/Google Sheets, puis ERP comme NetSuite).
Leadership et collaboration
Relevez directement de la PDG et faites partie integrante de l'equipe de direction, en contribuant a la strategie globale et a la prise de decisions interfonctionnelles.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Nous recherchons un(e) leader de la finance proactif(ve), strategique et hautement organise(e), possedant une solide experience en analyse financiere et en leadership. La personne ideale est bilingue (anglais/francais), a l'aise dans un environnement de startup en evolution, et capable de communiquer efficacement des informations financieres complexes a divers intervenants.
Plus de 10 ans d'experience progressive en finance, comptabilite ou en FP&A
Diplome en commerce (B.Comm), en administration (BBA) ou equivalent ; CPA ou MBA fortement souhaite
Excellentes competences en modelisation, prevision et analyse financieres
Experience dans les startups en biotechnologie, cleantech ou deep tech fortement souhaitee
Connaissance des programmes de credits d'impot a la R-D (SR&ED/IRAP) constitue un atout majeur
Maitrise avancee de QuickBooks, Excel et Google Sheets ; NetSuite est un plus
Excellentes competences en communication en anglais et en francais (ecrit et oral)
Capacite demontree a influencer les equipes transversales et les dirigeants executifs
A l'aise pour travailler de maniere autonome dans un environnement de startup en croissance rapide
REMUNERATION ET AVANTAGES:
Nous travaillons continuellement pour offrir une remuneration competitive ainsi que des avantages comprenant :
Salaires equitables et comparables au marche tenant en compte l'experience du candidat(e)
Assurance collective medicale/dentaire/vision
Politique de vacances (4 semaines + 5 jours personnels payes)
Fonds de developpement personnel
Modele de travail hybride
EXIGENCES :
Travailler dans nos locaux a Laval (en modele hybride)
Seuls les candidats legalement autorises a travailler au Canada seront pris en consideration
L'EQUITE, LA DIVERSITE, & L'INCLUSIVITE:
Dispersa s'engage a maintenir des pratiques d'embauche equitables. Nous encourageons fortement les candidat(e)s des groupes sous-representes a postuler pour ce poste. Nous sommes fiers d'avoir une equipe diversifiee et nous allons continuer a maintenir cette valeur fondamentale tout au long de notre croissance comme entreprise.
Notre processus d'embauche est inclusif et accessible pour toute personne ayant des besoins particuliers tant au niveau de l'accessibilite que des mesures d'adaptation. Nous demandons a toutes personnes presentant une candidature de bien vouloir indiquer leurs besoins en matiere d'adaptation en envoyant un courriel a apply@dispersa.ca pour nous permettre de mettre en place les conditions necessaires a leur pleine participation au processus d'embauche. Les renseignements recus concernant les mesures d'adaptation pouvant s'y rattacher, demeureront confidentiels.
Directeur(trice) des finances | Director of Finance:
OVERVIEW :
Dispersa is a start-up specializing in the development of biosurfactants for use across various industries, as part of our greater mission to decarbonize the chemical industry. We are recruiting a Director of Finance to lead the strategic and operational management of our financial activities, supporting our growth phase, fundraising initiatives, and overall financial strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
As the Director of Finance at Dispersa, you'll take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while also driving high-level planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Below are the key areas you'll oversee:
Cash Flow & Financial Planning
Lead the development and maintenance of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with scientific, operations, and executive teams.
Monitor and manage company cash flow, including burn rate tracking and proactive runway forecasting.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare and present internal financial reports for leadership and board meetings, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness.
Coordinate with external accounting firms for bookkeeping, monthly closes, and financial reporting.
Tax Compliance & Coordination with External Partners
Oversee tax compliance across income tax, corporate tax, and indirect tax filings in collaboration with external accounting firms.
Manage relationships with external partners to ensure accurate filings and proper financial documentation.
Grants, Incentives & Audit Readiness
Track and manage government grants and R&D incentive programs, ensuring compliance and accurate expense recording.
Ensure audit readiness and adherence to program requirements for eligible expenditures.
Strategic Support & Systems Optimization
Support fundraising efforts by preparing financial models, investor materials, and due diligence documentation.
Evaluate and enhance financial systems and tools (QuickBooks, Excel/Google Sheets, and eventually ERP systems like NetSuite).
Leadership & Collaboration
Report directly to the CEO and serve as a core member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to high-level strategy and cross-functional decision-making.
QUALIFICATIONS:
We're looking for a proactive, strategic, and highly organized finance leader with deep analytical skills and strong financial leadership experience. The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/French), comfortable operating independently in a dynamic startup environment, and skilled at translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A roles
B.Comm, BBA, or equivalent degree; CPA or MBA strongly preferred
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
Experience in biotech, cleantech, or deep tech startups is highly desirable
Familiarity with SR&ED/IRAP or other R&D credit programs is a strong asset
Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and Google Sheets; NetSuite is a plus
Excellent communication skills in both English and French (written and spoken)
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive leadership
Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
We continually strive to offer a competitive compensation package along with benefits that include:
Fair & market-comparable salaries aligned with the candidate's experience
Group medical/dental/vision insurance
Vacation package at 4 weeks paid time off + 5 personal days
Personal development fund
Hybrid working model
REQUIREMENT:
Working at our Laval facilities (in a hybrid model)
Only candidates who are currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSIVITY:
Dispersa is committed to equitable hiring practices. We highly encourage applicants who identify as belonging to underrepresented groups to apply for this position. We are proud to have a diverse team and strive to maintain this core value as we grow the team.
Our hiring process is inclusive and accessible to anyone with unique needs in terms of accessibility and accommodations. We ask that all applicants identify their accommodation needs by sending an email to apply@dispersa.ca so that we can create the necessary conditions so that you can participate fully in the hiring process. All information received in relation to accommodation will remain confidential.