Chief Financial Officer

McKay Métis Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indigenous business, McKay Métis Group, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to guide its financial landscape during a transformative phase. The CFO will lead strategic financial initiatives and team development, contributing to community-driven values while shaping sustainable success. Required qualifications include extensive financial leadership experience and educational credentials like CPA or MBA, ideally with exposure to Indigenous business environments.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package

Pre-visit and relocation support

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive financial experience.
• 5+ years in a senior or executive leadership role.
• Experience in Indigenous businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive team.
• Provide strategic oversight to accounting functions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Oversight

Communication Skills

Education

CPA or Equivalent

MBA

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Company: McKay Métis Group

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

About McKay Métis Group

Consisting of 3 self-perform entities, 7 partnerships, and more than 400 full-time employees generating more than $150M in annual revenue, the McKay Métis Group blends Indigenous values with business excellence. Our ambitions reflect our commitment to building a prosperous future rooted in community values and shared prosperity. You are invited to join a team that's redefining what Indigenous business leadership looks like, creating sustainable success for our shareholder, community, and future generations.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a compelling, rewarding challenge? Do you embrace change, seek opportunities for growth and are inspired by an opportunity to contribute not just to an organization but to a community?

Join our executive team as CFO. You’ll combine strategic leadership with financial acumen to shape sustainable prosperity for future generations. Leading during a period of extraordinary transformation, you'll architect the financial framework that will support our journey to becoming a billion-dollar entity.

Core Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the executive team contributing to enterprise-wide strategic decisions and organizational direction
• Co-lead cross-functional initiatives with your peers (CEO, COO, etc.) to enable integrated solutions to complex business challenges
• Share collective accountability with the executive team for organizational performance, cultural development, and strategic outcomes
• Contribute to executive team cohesion through transparent communication, constructive conflict, and a unified leadership presence

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight and direction to all accounting functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across the organization
• Design and implement financial strategies supporting aggressive growth targets while maintaining fiscal responsibility
• Partner with the CEO and Head of Acquisitions to evaluate and execute M&A opportunities, including integration of recent acquisitions
• Build scalable financial infrastructure capable of supporting sustainable scaling across diverse business units

Governance & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the key advisor to the Board on all financial matters
• Oversee capital structure to maintain 51% Indigenous ownership while securing growth funding
• Facilitate clear and effective financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders

Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team with focus on operational leaders (i.e., Controller, etc.).
• Act as a key contributor to the development and success of the Executive Team
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive professional financial experience with significant strategic responsibilities.
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior or executive leadership role
• Educational foundation with credential or designation (CPA, CFA, MBA, CGMA, etc.) in finance or related.
• Demonstrated success in high-growth, multi-entity, multi-stakeholder environments
• Professional experience with Indigenous businesses and/or communities an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with prudent risk management approach
• Strategic vision balanced with hands-on execution capability
• Exceptional communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups
• Deep respect for Indigenous values and community-based decision-making

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package (base, incentive, benefits, etc.) aligned with individual experience and overall fit. Pre-visit and relocation support is available for qualified candidates.