Head of Finance - Gaming Agency and Publisher

We’re looking for a full time head of finance to help strengthen the financial foundation of VAL, which has been in operations for 10 years. This is an all remote role. Candidates must be located in Canada.
Candidates who do not have at least one of the following backgrounds - agency, gaming, or publishing experience will not be considered.
The Virtual Athletics League (VAL) is an both startup, leading agency in the VR space, and a publisher. We have the same network of investors who backed Tesla, Hotmail, and Skype.
We have worked directly with Meta on many supported projects including some of the most high profile in VR. Previously we have worked with Nerf, The Walking Dead, Metro, Alien, Hello Neighbor, and others like Gorilla Tag.
This is not a pure bookkeeping or controller role or day to day finance tasks.
Candidates who understand the modern challenges of gaming businesses and the VR industry are given the highest priority.
The ideal candidate has financial clarity, structure, and judgment while also helping mentor the team and experience in pricing and building robust invoice collection systems.
This is a leadership role. We are looking for those with a heart for team dynamics and growth.
The ideal person has experience in gaming agencies, service businesses project-based or retainer-based revenue environments companies. We are looking for someone with a keen eye for cash flow, forecasting, margins, and operational decision-making.
Core job duties
Building and improving core financial structures, reporting, and forecasting
Helping ensure the company has the right finance systems and rhythms in place
Advising on cash flow, budgeting, profitability, and planning
Bringing sharper visibility into margins, revenue quality, and financial decision-making
Supporting leadership with strategic financial thinking, not just historical reporting
Mentoring internal team members and helping improve finance-related accountability and maturity
Identifying gaps, weak spots, and opportunities in our current finance operations
Leadership coaching, hiring and other people management skills
What we’re looking for
Significant experience in at least some senior level financial position or even front line management role.
Strong command of financial planning, cash flow management, forecasting, and operational finance
Ability to work well in an entrepreneurial environment.
Someone practical, direct, and capable of building order without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
Forecasting experience and ability especially in agencies, gaming and live ops.
Pay is 110,000 CAD per year and starts on a four month initial contract with potential conversion to our EOR/Canadian legal entity.

Work arrangement
Yes