VP Finance

Help bring AI agents to companies worldwide. 

Over the next decade, autonomous agents will redefine how we work.

Botpress allows companies to build and deploy advanced AI agents that move beyond conversation into real business logic. 

Our product works today and at scale, across industries, regions, and limitless use cases.

As one of the fastest-growing B2B AI start-ups worldwide, we’re at the forefront of the AI revolution, providing the most widely-used platform for sophisticated AI agents. 

The work ahead is ambitious. The opportunity is rare. We take a deliberate approach to growth: product-led, capital-efficient, and highly focused.

If you want to build foundational technology for one of the most meaningful platform shifts in software, we’re looking for top talent to join us.

Key Highlights:

• Over 1 million AI agents and chatbots deployed
• 700,000+ platform users
• Trusted by 35% of Fortune 500 companies
• 7 years of expertise in AI solutions
• $25 million in Series B funding in 2025

About the Role

We’re hiring a VP Finance to lead and scale our finance function, with a strong foundation in accounting, compliance, and building for scale. 

This is a senior leadership position responsible for building the financial infrastructure required to support disciplined, global growth as we currently sell into 120 countries. 

You’ll report to the COO/CFO and collaborate closely with the CEO, board/investors and the rest of the leadership team.

This role is ideal for a CPA with deep accounting roots, startup experience, and the executive presence to operate confidently at the Board level in a fast-moving software environment.

What success looks like

Building and refining a finance organization that operates with clarity and discipline, where month-end closes are efficient, reporting is accurate and timely, and Board materials are insightful and decision-oriented. Financial systems are streamlined and scalable, forecasting is reliable, and risk is managed proactively. The company runs with strong financial controls, clear accountability, and full visibility into performance, enabling leadership to make confident, strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Ownership

• Own and lead the entire finance and accounting function - both strategy and execution
  
• Stay hands-on where needed while building systems and processes that scale
  
• Build and develop a high-performing Finance team, providing mentorship and guidance to foster professional growth
  
  

Reporting, Controls & Compliance

• Strengthen month-end close processes and elevate reporting rigour
  
• Elevate Board-level reporting and financial transparency
  
• Lead the external audit process
  
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and internal controls
  
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, including international tax exposure, banking compliance, payroll, and R&D credits.
  
• Oversee payroll, cap table management, global tax exposure, and banking relationships, including the management of debt instruments and credit facilities.
  

Financial Planning & Strategic Partnership

• Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
  
• Partner with leaders across the business to develop strategic and financial plans aligned with company objectives
  
• Serve as a core contributor to due diligence in future capital raises

Systems, Process Optimization & Infrastructure

• Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools to support scale
  
• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities for greater efficiency, automation, and control
  
• Design scalable processes that support global growth and operational complexity

• CPA with a strong Controller or accounting foundation
• Previous finance/accounting leadership at a scaling software company
• Experience in a VC-backed startup environment is an asset 
• Proven experience leading audits and managing external partners 
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting capabilities
• Diligent in presenting to Boards and external stakeholders
• Experienced in building and mentoring finance teams
• Balanced and commercially minded, with executive presence and credibility

About Botpress

As a fast-growing Series B start-up, we run a lean and innovative ship that leans on AI for maximum business impact. At Botpress, everyone is an owner, bringing their unique perspective and talents. 

Our teams are talented and passionate. We intentionally hire individuals who are eager, passionate, talented, and hungry to learn and grow throughout their career.

You'll be on a team that's not just adapting to the AI revolution, but leading it. Joining our team means changing the future of enterprise AI and building technology that will define the next era of business automation.

• Meaningful equity in a high-growth, venture-backed AI company
• A seat at the leadership table to shape company strategy
• A vibrant office culture at the Montréal HQ
• Funding for executive coaching, professional development, and conference travel
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Paid sick and parental leave
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, travel, and life insurance