Director of Finance

Pay: CA$95,000.00 - CA$120,000.00 per year

Job description:

AVSS is a Canadian aerospace company and the global leader in guided and unguided parachute recovery systems for drones. Our technologies are deployed worldwide by commercial operators, defense organizations, and government agencies to improve safety, survivability, and operational reliability of drones.

AVSS is expanding its product offerings with new products and end-to-end solutions for dual-use applications. These new products and end-to-end solutions include energetic delivery systems for avalanche mitigation, motors for small drones, and threat detection systems for ground robots.

AVSS products are designed, tested, and manufactured to meet the rigorous performance, quality, and reliability standards required for both commercial and military applications. The company works closely with enterprise customers, defense partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure its systems integrate seamlessly into complex operational environments.

At AVSS, team members operate in a fast-moving aerospace environment while maintaining a deep respect for quality, compliance, and performance. This is an opportunity to contribute to field-proven technologies that support critical missions and shape the future of Canadian tech.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage the full-cycle accounting function (A/R, A/P, general ledger, journal entries, and month-end close)
• Work directly with the senior executive team on financing a scaling business
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheet and profit & loss
• Maintain and reconcile all bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
• Oversee and support payroll processing and related reconciliations
• Prepare and file Canadian sales tax returns (GST/HST and applicable provincial filings)
• Prepare year-end working papers and liaise with external accountants
• Develop, document, and improve accounting processes, controls, and workflows
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to management to support decision-making
• Maintain accurate and well-organized financial records and documentation

Qualifications and Skills:

Need to have:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with responsibility for full-cycle accounting
• CPA designation or equivalent
• Experience with accounting software and payroll systems (QuickBooks experience is an asset)
• Flexible language requirement:
• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• St. Stephen, NB
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work Location: In person