Chief Financial Officer (CABN)

Active Impact Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable housing company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial oversight and drive growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of senior finance experience, particularly in prefab construction or real estate development, and a strong commitment to sustainability. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the housing industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Benefits package and performance incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior finance roles, preferably in prefab construction, real estate development, or cleantech.
• Proven track record in leading capital fundraising and scaling financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of project finance and unit economics.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and investment strategies.
• Oversee accounting functions and ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage reporting and communication with investors.

Skills

Financial leadership

Capital fundraising

Cost reduction strategies

Supplier performance analysis

Operational efficiency improvements

Education

CPA, CFA, or MBA

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - CABN

Location: Canada (Flexible / Hybrid) - Ottawa or Toronto Area preferred

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Type: Full-time, Executive Leadership Team

About CABN

CABN is a leading innovator in sustainable, prefabricated housing. Our mission is to revolutionize housing by combining advanced manufacturing with climate-conscious design to address the housing and climate crises. Backed by a strong syndicate of institutional investors, we are entering a period of scale-up and seeking a visionary CFO to guide financial strategy through growth and commercialization.

Role Overview

The CFO at CABN will be a key strategic partner to the CEO and Board, responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, capital strategy, risk management, and reporting. This role is instrumental in scaling our modular housing platform, establishing financial discipline, and supporting CABN's advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership – Lead the financial planning process, including long-term forecasting, budgeting, and investment strategies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth planning, pricing models, unit economics, and housing development returns.
• Partner with the CEO to support capital fundraising, including equity, debt, and grant strategies.

• Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Finance – Lead cost-reduction initiatives across construction, manufacturing, and operations.
• Develop supplier cost analysis frameworks to evaluate procurement strategies and negotiate more favorable terms.
• Partner with the operations team to drive continuous improvement in materials sourcing, vendor selection, and logistics efficiency.

• Accounting & Operations – Oversee all accounting functions, financial systems, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP / IFRS.
• Implement systems to support CABN's evolving financial infrastructure (e.g., cost tracking for modular builds).

• Capital Markets & Investor Relations – Manage reporting and communication with current institutional investors.
• Support future fundraising initiatives (Series A / B / C or infrastructure capital).
• Maintain investor dashboards, KPIs, and pro forma models.

• Risk Management & Compliance – Establish a framework for financial risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure regulatory and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead insurance, legal, and compliance audits.

• Team Building & Systems Implementation – Build and lead a lean finance and operations team.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems for construction, development, and manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or MBA with a strong finance and accounting background.
• 10+ years experience in senior finance roles, preferably within:
• Prefab construction
• Real estate development
• Cleantech or venture-backed growth companies
• Proven track record in cost reduction strategies, supplier performance analysis, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Experience leading capital fundraising and scaling financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, project finance, and unit economics.
• Comfortable working in a mission-driven, high-growth, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Attributes

• Deep understanding of housing development cycles, government funding, and infrastructure capital.
• Experience with modular or advanced manufacturing costing models.
• Passion for sustainability and impact-driven enterprises.

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Equity participation
• Benefits package and performance incentives