Director of Finance and Operations - 19202

LRO Staffing

Cambridge

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

9 days ago

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LRO Staffing is seeking a CPA-designated professional to join its client in Cambridge, ON as Director of Finance and Operations. This full-time, on-site leadership role oversees all aspects of financial management for a multi-sector construction group, including corporate accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will manage cash flow, project cost accounting, WIP reviews, payroll, HR functions, and the external IT relationship, ensuring timely

Qualifications

  • CPA designation and accounting degree or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably in construction.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
  • Experience with NetSuite or ERP; familiarity with Procore is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership in finance, HR, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and internal control policies.
  • Manage cash flow, project costing, and WIP reviews with Operations.
  • Lead HR processes and manage the relationship with IT provider.
  • Coordinate external audits and tax filings; provide timely financial insight.

Skills

Financial management
Accounting
Budgeting
Regulatory reporting
Leadership
HR oversight
Cash flow management
Project costing
Team collaboration

Education

CPA designation
Accounting degree

Tools

NetSuite
ERP systems
Procore
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cambridge, ON | Permanent | ID19202

Director of Finance and Operations-19202

Location

Cambridge, ON

Job Type

Permanent

Pay Rate

$150,000 to $170,000

Finance, Accounting & Payroll

Date Added

October 26, 2026

Job ID

19202

We are seeking a CPA designated professional to join our client's team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical accounting foundation in a project-based construction environment, along with the leadership skills to take on a broader administrative mandate.

The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management for a well-established, multi-sector construction group of companies, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. This position leads financial risk management, safeguards company assets, and provides the timely, accurate financial insight that guides sound business decisions across the organization. Beyond finance, the role also includes oversight of the company's human resources processes and management of the relationship with its external IT provider, making this a key administrative leadership position.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare head office overhead budgets in consultation with management, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data to recommend plans
  • Achieve financial plan objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions
  • Manage cash flow by forecasting project and corporate cash requirements, monitoring balances, and ensuring liquidity to meet operational and project obligations
  • Partner with Project Managers, Estimators, and Operations to review project performance and margins, and improve the accuracy of future bids
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reporting on the company's financial condition to senior leadership and external stakeholders
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll for field and office staff
  • Monitor the company's externally managed investment portfolio, reconciling third-party statements and reporting on holdings and returns
  • Oversee project cost accounting, including job costing that tracks labour, equipment, and material costs against project budgets
  • Lead quarterly work-in-progress (WIP) reviews with Operations and Project Managers, and apply percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Manage progress billings, subcontractor progress draws, holdbacks/retainage, and lien compliance under the Construction Act
  • Coordinate regulatory reporting and manage government reporting requirements and tax filings, including CRA and WSIB obligations
  • Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls; coordinate external audits
  • Manage accounting department operations and staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance reviews
  • Oversee the company's HR function and manage the relationship with its external IT provider

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline
  • 8+ years of combined accounting and finance experience, with proven experience as a financial controller, preferably in the construction industry
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
  • Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements and regulatory reporting
  • Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP is a strong asset; familiarity with Procore or similar construction project management software is a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities, with outstanding attention to detail

About the Job

  • This is an on-site role located in Cambridge, ON
  • The salary band for this opportunity is $150,000 to $170,000 depending on relevant previous experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package

LROACC

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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