Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Construction

Newlands Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and operational excellence. In this pivotal role, you will lead growth initiatives, enhance reporting tools, and modernize internal systems to support scalability and efficiency. Your expertise in financial planning and stakeholder engagement will be crucial in aligning the organization with its strategic goals. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a prominent construction firm, making impactful decisions that drive long-term value and performance. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior financial leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and reporting in project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions.
• Oversee modernization of internal systems and technology infrastructure.
• Support executive leadership with financial strategies and reporting.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Operational Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

CPA

Job description

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Vaughan, Ontario

About Our Client:
Our client is a General Contractor with a strong presence in the ICI and residential construction sectors.

Role Overview:
As CFO, you will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for overseeing the financial, operational, and administrative priorities of the business. Reporting to the President and Board of Directors, you will serve as a strategic advisor and partner, contributing to long-term planning, corporate development, and the daily execution of organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support growth initiatives, including strategic acquisitions, partnership evaluations, and long-term succession or equity planning discussions.

• Introduce and enhance reporting tools to provide operational leaders with greater visibility into financial and performance metrics.

• Guide corporate structuring efforts to align the company with future strategic goals and shareholder interests.

• Oversee modernization of internal systems and technology infrastructure to support scalability, efficiency, and data security.

• Support executive leadership and the Board with regular reporting, business planning, and the development of financial strategies to drive performance and long-term value.

• Drive organizational improvements by clarifying reporting structures, improving cross-functional collaboration, and aligning teams around shared priorities.

• Lead initiatives to improve systems and processes, including the implementation of digital tools to streamline workforce management and administrative operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; CPA preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally within the construction, contracting, or real estate sector.

• Demonstrated success in executive decision-making, financial strategy, operational improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

• Strong understanding of financial planning, reporting, and controls in a project-based environment.

• Experience in M&A, corporate development, and capital planning is an asset.

• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.