Intellectual Property (Ip) Services Company Chief Financial Officer

Client is the world’s largest supplier of intellectual property (IP) services, and technical competitive intelligence products and services, which target a wide range of sectors including: medical devices, semiconductors, consumer electronics, investment, legal, automotive, clean technology, and software.

With offices in North America, Europe (France, Israel, Poland), and Asia, the company’s team of over 250 offers unmatched technical expertise and analysis tools, combined with years of experience in all aspects of the IP/technology lifecycle.

In the 1st Quarter of 2013, Client was acquired by a UK-based, independent private equity fund firm.

Scope of Position

Reporting to the CEO and dotted line reporting to the UK’s CFO, the candidate is responsible for the company’s worldwide financial and fiscal management. The CFO provides leadership and direction to the Finance function; coordinates and manages business planning and budgeting processes; assists Business Managers in achieving profitable growth; and helps identify and evaluate growth opportunities within each business unit in line with company strategy.

Position Location and Travel

This position will be located at the corporate headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Some global travel will be required.

Functional Responsibilities

Responsible for the finance activities of the company and ensuring adherence to good corporate governance

Acts as a business partner to the CEO and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic direction

Leads planning initiatives such as:

– Managing financial planning and budgeting processes

– Developing current processes to become more forward-looking

– Developing and directing strategic business planning

Participates as the CFO representative on the Board of Directors and provides financial oversight of joint ventures or investments

Controls and manages the finance department, including:

– Overall management of the finance team

– Revenue processing and collection

– Expenditure processing and payments

– Treasury management, bank reconciliations

– Financial controls, statement preparation, financial analysis

– Capital and project expenditure monitoring

– Tax filings, foreign exchange, payroll

Works with Group Shared Services providers to set service levels and ensure compliance

Engages with government agencies for funding programs

Manages reporting of company results including:

– Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results and forecasts

– Key performance indicators (KPIs)

– CAPEX, cash flow, commentaries, ad hoc requests

Develops and improves financial and information systems

Establishes internal controls

Ensures compliance with reporting requirements

Enhances management information for business efficiency

Acts as primary contact for newly acquired company finance teams

Liaises with external auditors

Manages professional development of direct reports

Supports commercial department leaders in business planning and contracts

Coordinates standardization of administrative functions across locations

Handles other responsibilities such as property management

Preferred Experience / Education

Candidates should have:

Extensive experience working with private equity partners

Success managing a global finance team in a ~$50M firm

Membership in a recognized accounting body or equivalent financial education

Ability to travel worldwide at short notice

Experience in technology-based companies is an asset

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