At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Ottawa based CFO’ operating in the Software space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Kenneth MacAskill
CFO of Snyk
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About Snyk: Snyk is a cloud native application security provider that enables millions of developers to build software securely.

Cory Michalyshyn
CFO / COO of Solink
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About Solink: Solink is a provider of video security and business analytics solutions for restaurants, retailers, and financial organizations.
Richard Monkman
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Services of Kinaxis
With a broad technical and financial skill set, and rich experience in financing, business development, and corporate growth and restructuring, Richard and his team deliver value beyond the P&L line, by ensuring the finance agenda aligns, influences and delivers on Kinaxis’ overall corporate strategy. Also a significant priority for Richard and the executive group is ongoing financial accountability and general corporate governance. Prior to joining Kinaxis, Richard held chief financial officer and other senior finance positions with leading software, services and other public and private high tech companies – most notably, senior finance roles with Nokia, SHL Systemhouse and ISM Corp. In addition to his Chartered Accountant, CPA designation, Richard holds a Master of Applied Science degree and a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo.
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About Kinaxis: Kinaxis is a leading provider of cloud-based subscription software.

Michael Johnson
Chief Financial Officer of Multiview Financial Software
Mr. Michael Johnson has been Chief Financial Officer at Multiview Corporation since November 16, 2015.
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About Multiview Financial Software: Multiview Financial Software has been providing powerful, easy-to-use, sophisticated financial applications for over two decades.

Blair Geddes
Chief Financial Officer of BTI Systems
Blair Geddes has over 25 years of experience guiding private and public companies through various phases of operations, strategic expansion and M&A. Prior to joining BTI Blair was CEO of Streamline Strategic Finance Inc., a corporate finance advisory firm. Blair also held the position of CFO at several technology companies, including Med-Eng Systems Inc. (sold for $650 million), ActivCard Corp. (NASDAQ), Ericsson’s IP Network Access Product Unit and Advanced Computer Communications (sold for $300 million). He also held several senior finance positions at Newbridge Networks. Blair is a CPA, CA and holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from Brock University in Ontario, Canada.
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About BTI Systems: BTI Systems is a software and networking company delivering solutions for service and content providers.

Donald Gibbons
Chief Financial Officer of FreeBalance
Donald is responsible for the administrative, financial, legal and risk management operations of FreeBalance.
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About FreeBalance: FreeBalance is the only public financial management solution built exclusively for government.
Ken MacAskill
CFO of Fusebill
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About Fusebill: Fusebill is a company that provides automated invoicing, billing and collections for subscription-based companies.
Ken MacAskill
CFO of Fusebill
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About Fusebill: Fusebill is a company that provides automated invoicing, billing and collections for subscription-based companies.

Randy McCoy
CFO of omNovos
Randy McCoy is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) with over twenty years of experience in financial reporting and management for software, manufacturing, and professional services businesses. He has a unique blend of financial and communication expertise that has enabled him to balance human resources and business skills with financial acumen. Randy has successfully negotiated contracts with several Fortune 500 accounts spread across diverse industries. He has served as Finance Director at Kinaxis and as Senior Finance Manager at Autodesk, where he managed multimillion dollar deal negotiations with Fortune 500 companies, navigated complex US GAAP revenue recognition, and maintained intricate budgeting and forecasting models while guiding financial growth. Randy’s collaborative approach and communication capabilities have led to thriving, long-standing client and colleague relationships with mutually beneficial outcomes. By incorporating financial modeling in real time, he has helped accelerate corporate decision making and direction—he continually finds creative ways to address challenges and to make significant and meaningful impact on business outcomes. As a corporate finance professional in the technology sector, Randy has been privileged to deliver finance for IT presentations at industry events such as the CMG Performance and Capacity Conference, and the IBM Share Conference.
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About omNovos: omNovos is a consultancy firm that offers omni-channel customer engagement solutions.