Job Description

The mission

Help the projected web4 hub scale a hybrid creative & tech campus; wellbeing
platform—online training, telehealth music therapy, studio production,
memberships etc; cowork—anchored by Musitechnic’s reputation and Unica’s
programs, and powered by our 14,000‑sq‑ft Westmount campus and metaverse
infrastructure. You’ll be the financial architect who stacks non‑dilutive
funding with smart debt and seed equity, builds controls, and turns our
roadmap into bankable milestones.

UnicaX2

What you’ll lead (first 12–18 months)

Funding stack & relations (Gov + ecosystem)
Own strategy and submissions for Québec & Canada & US; Canada incentives
(e.g., CRIC, CDAE, Multimedia Titles Credit), federal programs (NRC‑IRAP, CMF,
SODEC, FACTOR, Canada Council, CALQ, Mitacs), and municipal financing (PME MTL
Centre‑Ville). Build relationships with banks/credit unions for operating
lines and term loans; coordinate with platform‑grant programs (Epic/Unity).

Equity & investor readiness
Prepare the data room, financial model, KPI dashboards, board packs, and
diligence materials. Manage investor relations and timing of a seed round;
coordinate with counsel on any token‑enabled utility/membership so it remains
compliance‑first.

Accounting, controls & reporting
Establish a monthly close cadence, budgets & forecasts (ASPE/IFRS),
multi‑entity consolidation (education / studio / wellness), cost‑tracking by
program for claims, and audit readiness.

Treasury & cash runway
Build 24‑month cash plans, CAPEX (studio, VR lab, clinic rooms), FX and vendor
terms; optimize cash conversion cycles.

Compliance budgets & forecast; risk
Ensure the finance plan properly budgets for privacy (Law 25/PIPEDA) and
music/IP licensing (SOCAN/Entandem/CMRRA) requirements flowing through
operations.

90–180‑day outcomes (examples):

CDAE pre‑cert & CRIC/SR&ED cost‑tracking live; 2–3 program files submitted
(e.g., IRAP + CMF).

Bank relationship + operating line in place; PME MTL intake complete.

Board‑ready reporting stack (actuals vs. plan; cohort & unit economics; grant
claim calendars).

Space fit‑out CAPEX plan and leasehold schedule approved.

What you bring

10+ years in finance leadership (Controller/VP /CFO) and CEO (or equivalent).

Proven wins with US angel network, Québec/Canada incentives and agencies
(e.g., Investissement Québec, Revenu Québec credits; NRC‑IRAP;
CMF/SODEC/FACTOR; municipal financing).

Experience in one or more of: edtech / creative industries (music, games,
film) / digital health.

Mastery of financial modeling, treasury, controls, and grant/credit
compliance; comfort presenting to boards, lenders, and public partners.

Nice to have: $200K investment, familiarity with CSA/NI 31‑103 concepts
(capital raising compliance), token‑enabled memberships, and privacy budgeting
(Law 25/PIPEDA).

Compensation

We’re flexible for the right leader (full‑time or fractional during
build‑out):

Contract: competitive bonus (target 20–35% of base) tied to objective KPIs
(grant/credit files delivered & compliant, runway extension, budget variance,
clean audit, debt facilities secured). Independent salary guides show CFO
compensation ranges vary widely by scope and sector in Montréal—your offer
will be aligned to market and experience.

Work model & location; benefits

Hybrid in Westmount, Montréal (on‑site weekly with flexibility).