Chief Financial Officer

Woodmeister Master Builders; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned residential construction company located in Winnipeg, Canada, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role involves overseeing financial planning, budget management, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant financial leadership experience, including a strong cost accounting background. Join a company dedicated to craftsmanship and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial leadership roles.
• Strong cost accounting background and systems development.
• Experience in construction or service-based businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Oversee budget planning and cost management.
• Lead financial operations including accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cost accounting

Team management

Communication skills

Strategic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Job description

Are you aHands onFinancial leaderwho is ready to take the next step in your career?

Come join us as our newChief Financial Officer(CFO) at Woodmeister Master Builders today!

In this role, the CFO, reporting to the President and CEO, will work with the Executive leadership team to establish the financial and strategic goals of the Company that meet our business objectives, legal, and regulatory reporting requirements. Key responsibilities include oversight of the long-range financial planning and capital allocation strategy for the Company; oversight of job focused cost accounting; oversight of the controllership function comprised of accounting, treasury, and tax in order to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements; overseeing the planning and analysis function responsible for all budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

The CFO will also serve as a member of and a key business partner to the leadership team, as such, he/she must embrace a strategic/holistic view of its teams’ impact, ensuring that all aspects of its functional area contribute to the overall strategic direction of the business.

What are some core responsibilities for this role?

Overall, this role will be responsible for managing all short and long-term strategic financial objectives of the company, supporting the CEO with vital financial information and operational analytics, and for driving a culture of accountability in managing the business. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving the future of the Company, will be a visible strategic leader, and will build a high-performing finance team as well as financial acumen across Woodmeister’s directors, project managers, and team members.

Financial Planning and Analysis -

• Lead the process for the annual budget
• Assess organizational performance against both the prior year results, the annual budget, and the company’s long-term strategy
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the company’s strategic plans.

Financial Operations, Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the Cost Accounting Function and provide transparency and accountability for delivery of on-time and on-budget client work in partnership with the WMB operations team
• Provide oversight to the the traditional transactional functions of finance including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, tax, and treasury.
• Recommend and oversee the implementation of tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the President and COO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations;
• Establish new banking relationship
• Provide support and oversight of Contract Management
• Act as primary lead of all components related to Risk Management.
• Manager and provide strategy development to the Information Technology team

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BS/BA required in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MBA is a plus.
• At least 10 years of experience in a financial leadership, Controller, and/or senior finance roles. CFO experience preferred but not necessarily required. This is a role that is a "doer" for the team as we are a small family owned business.
• Previous experience in a construction and/or service-based business experience required where labor is substantial component of the cost and demonstrated ability to manage/forecast/optimize labor in partnership with Human Resources and Operations.
• Experience working in a small, family owned, entrepreneurial culture
• Possess a strong cost accounting background with the ability to develop systems and processes that provide efficient and timely cost collection and allocation
• Possess demonstrated success and leadership in building and managing a high-performance finance function, with proven experience attracting, developing, and retaining top performers.
• Strong presentation, documentation, interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills, across all levels of the organization.

WHO WE ARE:

Building anything worthwhile begins with building relationships. The Woodmeister difference isn’t just in what we build. It’s how we build. So, while every project may be different, our process is always the same. It starts with collaboration. Sitting down with the homeowner, architect and designer. Every voice is heard. Every detail discussed. Every decision examined.

Family Founded:

Ted Goodnow didn’t set out to create a world-class, multi-million dollar residential construction company. He just wanted to do something he loved. With a passion for working with his hands, Ted convinced his parents to use the money they had saved for his college education to help him start a woodworking business. After a two-year apprenticeship, he opened a small cabinet and furniture-making shop that was quickly recognized for its meticulous attention to detail and tireless pursuit of exceptional.

There have been many milestones in the last four decades. The number of employees has grown from one to one hundred. The company has moved from a small room in Worcester to a state-of-the-art facility in Holden, Massachusetts. Offices have opened in Boston, New York, Nantucket, and Stowe, Vermont. But despite the world renown that Woodmeister has achieved, one thing hasn’t changed. And never will. The unparalleled commitment to craftsmanship.

At Woodmeister, we know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. People of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, disabled candidates and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Woodmeiser is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and fair, equitable compensation regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.