Chief Financial Officer - Construction

Newlands Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their executive team in Vaughan, Ontario. The CFO will oversee financial and operational priorities, drive organizational improvements, and support strategic planning. This role requires a strong background in financial leadership, particularly within the construction or real estate sectors, and a proven track record of executive decision-making.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead growth initiatives, including strategic acquisitions and partnership evaluations.
• Oversee modernization of internal systems and technology infrastructure.
• Support executive leadership with regular reporting and business planning.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Strategy

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline

CPA preferred

Job description

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.

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