Chief Financial Officer

Alchemy Resource Solution; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic construction firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations during a pivotal growth stage. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of financial expertise, particularly in construction finance, M&A activities, and capital structuring. This executive role involves strategic leadership, financial planning, and operational efficiency, along with the opportunity to influence the company's financial direction significantly.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus structure

Strong leadership culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, with 5+ years in a senior role within construction or industrial services.
• Deep understanding of construction finance principles including WIP management.
• Proven success in M&A transactions and banking negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage banking relationships and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Optimize financial processes and embed financial accountability across projects.

Skills

Strategic Finance

M&A Transactions

Financial Reporting

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

CPA, CFA, or MBA

Tools

Jonas

Sage 300

Procore

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On behalf of our client, a dynamic and fast-growing construction firm, Alchemy Resource Solution is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company’s financial operations during a pivotal stage of growth.

With over 15 years of experience, the ideal candidate brings deep expertise in construction finance, M&A, and capital structuring, and thrives in entrepreneurial environments. This role is part of the executive leadership team and plays a central role in shaping the company’s financial and strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Finance & Executive Leadership
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team to develop and execute the financial vision.
• Lead financial aspects of M&A activity, including due diligence, valuations, modeling, and integration.
• Manage capital structure, banking relationships, debt covenants, and financing arrangements.
• Represent the company with banks, investors, insurance providers, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide robust financial reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance analysis tailored to the construction sector (e.g., WIP, backlog, utilization, margins).

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee core accounting functions : job costing, % of completion revenue recognition, AP / AR, payroll, and tax.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in line with GAAP or IFRS.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve financial processes to scale with growth.

Operational Finance & Technology

• Optimize cash flow, working capital management, and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and implement ERP / reporting systems (experience with Jonas, Sage 300, or Procore preferred).
• Partner with operations to embed financial accountability across project teams and business units.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, with 5+ years in a senior role within construction or industrial services.
• Proven success in M&A transactions, capital raises, and banking negotiations.
• Deep understanding of construction finance principles including WIP management and % completion revenue recognition.
• Strong financial modeling, FP&A, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience building and mentoring finance teams; comfortable managing both direct and matrixed reports.
• Adaptable, decisive, and able to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

At Alchemy Resource Solution, we work with a wide range of dynamic clients across construction, infrastructure, engineering, and beyond. This role is one of many exciting leadership opportunities we support.

• Join a high-impact, strategic CFO role with a rapidly scaling construction company
• Be part of a strong leadership culture focused on operational excellence and continuous growth
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus structure
• Influence financial strategy and organizational direction at the executive level

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