Director, FinTech (Finance System & Automation)

The Director, FinTech is a critical enabler of Finance modernization and enterprise scale. This role owns the strategy, architecture, and execution of finance systems, integrations, and automation — ensuring that financial data, workflows, and insights flow seamlessly across the organization and franchise network.

As 1-800-GOT-JUNK? evolves toward a Product Operating Model, this leader will help shift Finance from manual, fragmented processes to a connected, technology-enabled ecosystem. They will partner closely with Finance, Product, and Technology leaders to ensure financial systems evolve in lockstep with new products, pricing models, payment flows, and operating rhythms.

The Director, FinTech combines strong financial process knowledge with systems thinking, technical fluency, and cross-functional leadership. They bring structure to complexity, simplify workflows, and ensure Finance technology supports better decisions — not just better reporting.

???? HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENTVancouver-based and Toronto-based team members work in-office every other week (Tues–Thurs). Core attendance is required from 9 AM – 3 PM on these days to support business priorities.???? WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Finance Systems Strategy & Architecture

• Own the end-to-end finance systems architecture, ensuring alignment across ERP, CRM, payments, FP&A, and BI platforms.
• Design scalable, resilient system landscapes that support growth, product expansion, and franchise complexity.
• Act as the enterprise steward of how financial data moves, connects, and is consumed.

2. Automation & Process Modernization

• Lead the roadmap to automate and optimize core finance processes, including close, AR/AP, forecasting, and reporting.
• Reduce manual effort and operational risk by simplifying workflows and eliminating redundant processes.
• Ensure automation efforts balance efficiency, control, and business usability.

3. Integration & Data Flow Enablement

• Lead the design and delivery of system integrations using integration platforms and native APIs.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable data flows between finance, product, and operational systems.
• Establish data governance principles that support a single source of truth and enterprise confidence in financial data.

4. Product & Technology Partnership

• Partner with Product and Technology teams to ensure finance systems support new products, pricing models, and customer journeys.
• Translate financial requirements into system capabilities early in the product lifecycle.
• Support experimentation and iteration while maintaining financial discipline and controls.

5. Franchise & Field Enablement

• Collaborate with franchise partners and field teams to design integrations and tools that simplify their financial workflows.
• Ensure finance systems scale across the franchise network while respecting local realities and adoption needs.
• Act as a bridge between enterprise systems and on-the-ground execution.

6. Leadership, Delivery & Governance

• Lead and develop a small FinTech team and vendor ecosystem.
• Set clear priorities, manage dependencies, and drive delivery with accountability.
• Establish governance for finance systems changes, enhancements, and adoption.

????What You Bring

• 8 to 12 years’ experience in leading finance systems, ERP, or financial automation in complex or growing environments.
• Proven experience modernizing finance workflows through systems, integrations, automation, and cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, or similar).
• Knowledge and experience working with Netsuite and iPaaS is a must
• Strong understanding of financial operations and processes (close, AR/AP, forecasting, reporting) and the ability to translate finance needs into scalable systems and data solutions.
• Experience partnering across Finance, Product, and Technology to deliver data-driven enterprise outcomes.
• Systems thinking mindset — able to design for scale, flexibility, and future-state needs.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments, translating evolving business requirements into clear technical solutions
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Accounting or finance background (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is an asset, not a requirement.

????Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, Product, and the Field. The Director, FinTech enables Finance to move faster, think smarter, and scale confidently — automating the manual, simplifying the complex, and ensuring financial systems support the company’s next phase of growth.

???? COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $155,000 – $180,000 per annum
(The actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.)
We offer a competitive Total Compensation Package designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being. This includes:

• Participation in our Company Profit Sharing Program of up to 8% of base salary
• Eligibility for a Sales Incentive/Bonus Program for revenue-generating roles, based on performance and role criteria
• Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off, including annual vacation and personal days
• Hybrid Work Environment, offering flexibility to work both remotely and from our corporate offices
• Professional Development Opportunities to support ongoing career growth
• Access to Health and Wellness Programs, including gym facilities at our corporate head office

???? THE HIRING PROCESS

• Pre-Screen – Let’s talk about your experience, goals & excitement for this role!
• Interviews – Two or more interviews with different team members, including structured competency & scenario-based questions
• Presentation/Assessment
• References & Background Check
• We use audio recording transcription for our interview practices ????

???? ABOUT US

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➡️ Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today! ????