Chief Financial Officer

Positioned at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and critical resource recovery, pH7 Technologies is tackling urgent global challenges in mining and metal recycling by providing innovative closed-loop metal extraction processes. We are a dynamic, fast-paced company driven by a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our team is committed to attracting and retaining top, diverse talent who share our vision of building a better, cleaner planet.

• Own and scale IFRS-compliant financial reporting, controls, and close processes
• Drive faster, more accurate month-end closes with increased automation
• Implement robust variance analysis and forward-looking financial insights
• Establish audit-defensible accounting policies, including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, and capitalization
• Lead audit processes and prepare the organization for institutional investor and IPO-level scrutiny
• Define what “good” looks like as the business matures from Series B toward pre-IPO readiness

• Lead cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital optimization
• Support the design and execution of sensible metals hedging strategies for operating plants
• Oversee metals accounting complexities, including inventory pricing, payables and receivables true-ups, and exposure management
• Implement project-level cost tracking across budgets, actuals, forecasts, and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
• Ensure timely visibility into cost overruns, drivers, and corrective actions
• Partner with operations to embed financial discipline into project execution and capital deployment
• Lead cash flow forecasting, treasury management, working capital optimization, and debt strategy appropriate for capital-intensive operations
• Lead the structuring and execution of debt and equity financing, with a strong emphasis on project finance and non-dilutive capital
• Optimize capital stack decisions to balance growth, dilution, and risk
• Support investor communications and financing activities alongside the CEO, as needed

• Ensure accurate, timely, and low-friction reporting for grants, government funding, and investors
• Build systems and processes that minimize internal disruption while meeting external requirements
• Fully own Finance, Accounting, HR, IT, and administrative functions
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering trust, accountability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Identify gaps and implement scalable structures, systems, and operating rhythms
• Right-size IT systems and controls to support growth, ensure data integrity, and prepare for pre-IPO readiness.
• Ensure the fundamentals are executed consistently and correctly

• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and executive team
• Pressure-test operating plans, flag risks early, and support mitigation strategies
• Bring experienced judgment, discipline, and follow-through in a dynamic growth environment
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and execution across the organization

What you'll need

• Progressive finance leadership experience
• Experience as CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent senior finance leader in a high-growth, capital-intensive environment
• Proven experience building finance, accounting, and back-office infrastructure from Series B through later-stage growth
• Strong technical finance skills including financial modeling, valuation, and reporting
• Deep experience implementing and managing IFRS accounting standards, audit processes, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through transition and scale
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred

• Background in mining, metals, mineral processing, manufacturing, chemical processing, oil & gas, or similar industrial sectors
• Hands-on experience with metals accounting and commodity price exposure
• Project finance and debt financing experience in capital-intensive businesses
• Experience scaling revenue from approximately $5M to $50M+
• IPO experience highly…