Director, Finance

Novamind Inc. (CSE:NM) is a leading mental health company enabling safe access to psychedelic medicine through a network of clinics, retreats, and clinical research sites. Novamind provides ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and other novel treatments through its network of Cedar Psychiatry clinics and operates Cedar Clinical Research, a contract research organization specialized in clinical trials and evidence-based research for psychedelic medicine. Both Cedar Psychiatry and Cedar Clinical Research are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Novamind. For more information on how Novamind is enhancing mental wellness and guiding people through their entire healing journey, visit www.novamind.ca.

About the Role:

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead and manage the accounting and finance functions for the company. You will be primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining Novamind’s accounting practices, procedures and initiatives. You will also oversee the day-to-day management of the company’s finance and administrative operations. We are looking for a smart, energetic and detail-oriented individual, capable of hands-on multi-tasking, and driven by an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team in a growing, fast-paced industry.

Key Responsibilities:

· Execution of all finance and administrative functions, including planning, coordinating, and executing the annual budget process, administration of payroll/benefits, cash flow management, purchasing, insurance and tax planning

· Preparation of all financial reports, outlooks and forecasts for the company and its subsidiaries

· Work with external auditors for compliance with public company reporting requirements

·  Maintain and implement policies and operating procedures, internal controls, and accounting standards

· Assist in the preparation of financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions

· Other duties as requested by Novamind’s senior leadership team

Minimum Required Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in progressively senior finance and accounting roles

· Recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent

· Public company exposure and familiarity with IFRS

· Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems, and ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections

· Experience with payroll management, employee benefits, insurance policies, tax filings, etc.

· Preference will be given to candidates with US accounting/finance experience within a healthcare service or clinic environment

Compensation: Commensurate with experience