About the Role
Resolved Business IT Solutions is a fast-growing technology services firm evolving from a traditional managed service provider into a managed information provider. Our service lines span managed IT, fractional CIO and CISO engagements, IT security, compliance support, consulting, and a rapidly expanding AI solutions portfolio.
The CFO will serve as the senior financial strategist responsible for all fiscal management, financial reporting, and strategic planning during a period of rapid growth and business model transformation. This is a hands-on leadership role working directly with the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year financial plan aligned with our growth strategy, including organic expansion, new service line launch, and acquisition readiness.
- Build financial models for new and evolving service lines, including AI solutions, fractional executive services, and compliance.
- Own the annual budgeting process and deliver monthly and quarterly forecasts with variance analysis.
- Manage cash flow to ensure operational stability while building retained earnings for future acquisition.
- Identify and implement margin improvement initiatives across labour, vendor contracts, and service delivery.
- Lead financial due diligence on acquisition targets, including valuation, risk assessment, and integration planning.
- Oversee all accounting operations including month-end close, financial statements, and audit preparation.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian and US tax obligations and cross-border regulatory requirements.
- Manage the company’s external bookkeeping firm, accounting firm, and law firm.
- Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting to the CEO on a regular cadence.
Qualifications
- CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting credential).
- 7+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in a technology services company.
- Hands-on M&A experience, including financial due diligence, valuation, or integration.
- Strong command of cash flow management, financial modelling, and margin analysis.
- Experience with Canadian federal and provincial tax and cross-border financial operations between Canada and the US.
- Preferred: MBA, experience with recurring revenue models (MRR/ARR), and familiarity with PSA platforms.
Compensation
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, supplemented by a performance bonus tied to profitability improvement, retained earnings growth, and acquisition milestones.
Equity-based compensation will be considered for candidates who demonstrate strong strategic alignment. Full details discussed with qualified candidates.
Base salary range: $130,000 – $150,000.
