Chief Financial Officer

Eclipse Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family-owned enterprise in Cambridge is seeking a strategic CFO to lead financial governance and execution across diverse operations, including construction and manufacturing. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, a CPA designation, and strong leadership skills to drive financial strategy and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including as CFO or VP Finance.
• Experience in entrepreneurial or family-owned businesses.
• Proven track record managing finances across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Define long-term financial strategy and growth opportunities.
• Oversee all financial operations across multiple entities.
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering accountability.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Operational financial management

Risk management

Communication and relationship building

Education

CPA designation

MBA or advanced business/finance credentials

Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — Location: Cambridge, ON — Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership

About Us: We are a family-owned, private enterprise with diverse operations spanning construction, real estate development and property management, investments, and automation/manufacturing. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and transformation and are seeking a strategic yet operationally strong CFO to lead our financial strategy, governance, and execution across multiple businesses.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with ownership, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial future. This is a boardroom and hands-on role: you will be equally comfortable driving corporate strategy, overseeing investments, building banking and investor relationships, and optimizing accounting, reporting, and operational finance processes across our portfolio of businesses.

The ideal candidate thrives in entrepreneurial and privately held environments, brings discipline and structure, and has experience across multiple sectors—particularly construction, real estate, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Partner with ownership and executive leadership to define long-term financial strategy, growth opportunities, and investment priorities.
• Provide financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to guide decision-making across diverse business lines.
• Lead financing, banking, and capital structure strategies to support business expansion, acquisitions, and investments.
• Oversee mergers and acquisitions due diligence, integration, and strategic alignment.
• Advise on risk management, tax planning, and estate/wealth considerations for the family business.
• Operational & Financial Management
• Oversee all financial operations (accounting, budgeting, cash flow, controls, reporting) across construction, real estate, property management, investments, and manufacturing entities.
• Develop and manage consolidated reporting across multiple entities for ownership and key stakeholders.
• Implement robust financial systems, internal audits, and controls to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Monitor monthly performance against the business plan, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare year-end financial records and oversee annual audit/review engagements.
• Leadership & Culture
• Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with external partners, banks, auditors, vendors, and investors.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership, balancing entrepreneurial vision with disciplined financial stewardship.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural alignment across all businesses.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; MBA or other advanced business/finance credentials an asset.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including as CFO or VP Finance in private, entrepreneurial, or family-owned businesses.
• Proven track record managing finances across multiple entities and industries, with exposure to construction, real estate/property management, investments, and/or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic growth planning.
• Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, risk management, and operational finance.
• Hands-on experience building systems, processes, and teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work closely with ownership and multiple stakeholders.