New VP Finance – CFO Succession Role | $200K+ | Lower Mainland

Burke Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction services company seeks a strategic Vice President of Finance to oversee financial functions and partner with the executive team. This full-time, in-office role in Metro Vancouver provides a clear path to CFO in 12 months. The ideal candidate will have CPA designation and significant experience in M&A and budgeting. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

25% Bonus

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive post-practice experience.
• Strong public practice foundation, ideally from Big 4.
• Construction or project-based industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and finance operations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deliver strategic insights for executive decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

CPA designation

M&A experience

Complex financial reporting

Budgeting skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Salary: $200K–$225K + 25% Bonus
In-Office (Lower Mainland)

A well-established and growing company in the construction services industry is seeking a strategic, CPA-designated Vice President of Finance to oversee all financial functions and act as a key business partner to the executive team. This is a full-time, in-office leadership role based in the Lower Mainland, reporting directly to the CEO, with a clear and intentional succession plan to CFO within 12 months.

As VP Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, M&A analysis, and internal controls, while also helping shape long-term strategy. The role will also be involved in organizational restructuring, ERP optimization, and ongoing business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all accounting and finance operations, including internal controls and compliance

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly financial performance reviews

Deliver strategic insights and financial analysis to support executive decision-making

Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO, board, and stakeholders

Play a leadership role in M&A due diligence, integration, and growth modelling

Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team

Support ERP enhancements and process improvement initiatives

Participate in cross-functional strategy discussions as a trusted business partner

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Salary: $200K–$225K + 25% Bonus
In-Office (Lower Mainland)

A well-established and growing company in the construction services industry is seeking a strategic, CPA-designated Vice President of Finance to oversee all financial functions and act as a key business partner to the executive team. This is a full-time, in-office leadership role based in the Lower Mainland, reporting directly to the CEO, with a clear and intentional succession plan to CFO within 12 months.

As VP Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, M&A analysis, and internal controls, while also helping shape long-term strategy. The role will also be involved in organizational restructuring, ERP optimization, and ongoing business transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and finance operations, including internal controls and compliance

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly financial performance reviews

• Deliver strategic insights and financial analysis to support executive decision-making

• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO, board, and stakeholders

• Play a leadership role in M&A due diligence, integration, and growth modelling

• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team

• Support ERP enhancements and process improvement initiatives

• Participate in cross-functional strategy discussions as a trusted business partner

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Join as VP Finance with a clear path to CFO in a growing construction services company.

• CPA designation (required)

• Strong public practice foundation — Big 4 preferred

• 7–10+ years of progressive post-practice experience

• Proven experience in M&A, complex financial reporting (IFRS), and budgeting at scale

• Executive presence and strong leadership skills

• Excellent communicator with board and C-suite experience

• Construction or project-based industry experience is an asset

• Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, hands-on environment

If you’re ready to step into a true succession track to CFO and want to have a seat at the table as the company scales, this could be the next step in your leadership journey.

How to Apply: If this sounds like a fit for your background and lifestyle, please send your resume to Tina Burke at [e-mail]