A Little Bit About Us
Founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada, FORM is the sports technology company behind the FORM Smart Swim Goggles, a pair of premium swim goggles with a see-through, augmented-reality display that delivers performance metrics in real time. For the first time, swimmers and triathletes using our goggles can see real-time visual feedback, with metrics like split times, distance, stroke rate, pace per 100, and calories displayed directly in the swimmer’s line of sight - in pools, open water, and swim spas.
Since launch in 2019, our goggles have won many awards, including RedDot, iF Design Award, Global Triathlon Award, and many more. Pro-athletes, age group triathletes, and any swimmer looking to improve love what we're doing and are proud to use our goggles. We have an amazing team of people who are fun to work with and serious about what they do, leveraging decades of combined expertise in consumer products, ranging from sports eyewear design to interface design to activity tracking algorithms.
To learn more, visit www.formswim.com.
Position Overview
FORM is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the company’s financial operations, planning, and reporting functions. Reporting to the CEO, this role will oversee day-to-day finance and accounting activities, drive budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a hands-on approach, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with business goals
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to support decision-making and organizational accountability
- Maintain a deep focus on cash and cashflow, ensuring the company’s short- and long-term needs are anticipated, monitored, and managed effectively
- Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes, and tools to drive efficiency
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements
- Provide financial insight and analysis to support cross-functional and departmental initiatives
- Manage relationships with external advisors, including tax, audit, legal, and banking partners
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, conduct scenario planning, and recommend mitigation strategies
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Lead FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, with ownership of short- and long-term financial plans
- Support the CEO with preparation of investor materials and financial models related to fundraising activities
- Support the CEO with financial communications to the Board of Directors and shareholders
- Support the CEO and executive team in developing and implementing the company’s strategic vision and financial objectives
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualified professional accountant (CPA or equivalent) with a strong work ethic, integrity and excellent problem solving abilities
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting
- Experience with hardware and SaaS business models; strong understanding of SaaS KPIs is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop finance team members through the phases of a growing start-up
- Experience supporting equity and debt financing processes
- Experience with employee stock option plans (ESOPs), including administration and cap table management
- A proven track record of excellent internal and external financial and KPI reporting in a complex, multi-currency environment
- International (US and Europe preferred) and Canadian tax and accounting experience
- Experience with Canadian government grants and tax credits, in particular SR&ED
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Clear communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts to a broad audience
Additional Skills:
- Experience in consumer electronics, fitness, or wearable electronics is an asset
- Adaptable to changing business conditions and priorities
We thank you for your interest in FORM and to everyone who took the time to apply for this position, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
FORM is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We recognize that we are better able to achieve our goals and live our core values of being daring, focused and human, when we have a diverse team of employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, race, colour, place of origin, religion, family status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, or political beliefs.
Pay: $135,000.00-$170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Stock options
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
