Finance PMO (Project Management Office)

Overview

This role involves leading the establishment of a high-performing Finance Project Management Office (PMO) within a fast-growing AI and SaaS environment. The position requires a strategic operator who can coordinate cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Product to ensure critical corporate milestones are met with precision.

Responsibilities

M&A Project Management Office

• Develop and implement an M&A Playbook covering all phases from initial due diligence to post-merger integration.
• Coordinate functional due diligence efforts across Engineering, HR, Legal, and Finance to identify risks and synergies during deal evaluation.
• Lead the 100-day integration plan for newly acquired entities, ensuring alignment of culture, systems, and financial reporting.

Strategic Planning Cycle Management

• Architect and lead the end-to-end Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including integrated planning timelines, standardized financial templates, and executive stage-gate reviews.
• Conduct resource capacity validation by analyzing gaps between proposed Product/Engineering roadmaps and current headcount to ensure adequate staffing for priority initiatives.

Special Projects

• Serve as the lead for high-priority finance projects that lack a natural home.
• Identify bottlenecks in financial operations and design scalable, automated process improvements.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in Management Consulting, Strategic Finance/Planning, or as a PMO lead within a high-growth AI or SaaS company.
• Experience managing M&A cycles, including due diligence and integration phases, is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels and functions.
• Proven track record of delivering change, streamlining processes, driving efficiency, and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments; startup or scale-up experience is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in AI or SaaS industries.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams through complex projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive full-time employment package.
• Inclusive and open work culture.
• Opportunities to work closely with teams at the forefront of AI research.
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches, and snacks.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a dedicated mental health budget.
• 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months.
• Personal enrichment benefits covering arts, culture, fitness, well-being, and workspace improvements.
• Remote-flexible work options with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris.
• Co-working stipend.
• Six weeks (30 working days) of vacation annually.

Location

Remote-flexible with offices located in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris.