Vice President Finance

QM Environmental; Burlington; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

QM Environmental, a leading civil and environmental remediation firm in Canada, seeks a visionary Vice President - Finance to join the executive team. You will oversee corporate finance, accounting, treasury, governance, reporting and compliance, partnering with the CEO and Board to drive growth and long-term sustainability.

You will lead the finance organization, shape strategy, strengthen internal controls, modernize systems, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is required.
• MBA or other advanced degree is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advisory to CEO and Board.
• Oversee treasury, liquidity planning, cash flow management and capital structure.
• Lead financial reporting, compliance, and external audit coordination.
• Drive governance, policy development and automation of financial processes.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team and partner with operations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Governance & compliance

ERP & financial systems

Board reporting

Treasury & cash flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline

CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is required

MBA or other advanced degree is asset

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead the Financial Future of Our Organization

Join Our Team as Vice President - Finance

Why QM Environmental?

We’re one of Canada’s leading civil and environmental remediation firms, delivering integrated solutions across demolition, hazardous materials, environmental remediation, and emergency response. Our work is complex, high-impact, and essential to building and sustaining stronger communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President, Finance to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished finance executive to shape the financial direction of a growing organization while serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.

As our senior financial leader, you will oversee all aspects of corporate finance, accounting, treasury, governance, reporting, and compliance. You will play a critical role in driving financial performance, strengthening internal controls, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.

If you are a collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging business problems, and is passionate about building high performing finance functions, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As the Vice President, Finance, you will:

Provide Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead corporate treasury, liquidity planning, cash flow management, and capital structure optimization.
• Evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to protect and strengthen the business.
• Oversee the preparation and integrity of financial statements and statutory reporting.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide executive oversight of month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.

Strengthen Financial Governance

• Use past experience to champion strong financial governance and internal control frameworks across the organization.
• Oversee ERP governance and ensure the integrity of enterprise financial data.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting, and business processes.
• Ensure financial reporting accurately reflects operational performance.
• Review consolidated budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Evaluate the financial implications of operational decisions, including liquidity and covenant impacts.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.

Build High Performing Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop a talented finance team.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to drive financial accountability across the organization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and disciplined decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Professional Designations

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation is required.
• MBA or other advanced degree is considered an asset.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least five years in an leadership role in the construction industry.
• Demonstrated success leading finance functions within complex, multi-faceted organizations.
• Strong experience developing financial strategy, corporate governance, and enterprise reporting.
• Proven expertise in financial systems modernization, process improvement, and organizational transformation.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Boards of Directors.

You are a strategic and collaborative leader who:

• Think beyond the numbers and connects financial strategy to business success.
• Uses data to make informed decisions and solve complex business challenges.
• Builds trust through integrity, transparency, and sound judgment.
• Communicates financial information clearly to both financial and non‑financial audiences.
• Develops high‑performing teams and fosters a culture of accountability.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment where priorities evolve and change is constant.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

As proponents of Canada’s Black North Initiative, QM continues to support a culture of integrity, fairness and ethical practices. QM Environmental is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with QM Environmental.

This position is being posted to meet a current operational requirement.

Please note that this hiring process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in any stage of screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by qualified HR and hiring professionals.