Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Construction

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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.