VP Finance

Burke Recruiting Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction services company is seeking a strategic VP of Finance. This in-office role involves overseeing financial functions, leading budgeting and forecasting, and preparing reports for the executive team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, strong leadership skills, and 7-10 years of progressive experience. This position has a clear path to CFO within 12 months, offering an exciting opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of post-practice experience.
• Experience in M&A and complex financial reporting.
• Executive presence and ability to communicate with C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and finance operations.
• Lead budgeting and monthly financial performance reviews.
• Deliver financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
• Play a leadership role in M&A due diligence.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Support ERP enhancements.
• Participate in strategy discussions.

Skills

CPA designation

Strong public practice foundation

Leadership skills

Budgeting at scale

M&A experience

Financial reporting (IFRS)

Excellent communication

Confidence in hands-on environment

Education

CPA designation

Job description

VP Finance – CFO Succession | $200K–$225K + 25% Bonus | In-Office (Lower Mainland)

A well-established and growing company in the construction services industry is seeking a strategic, CPA-designatedVice President of Financeto 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 aclear 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:

• 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. Please send your resume to Tina Burke at [e-mail]