Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

This range is provided by Leyton. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$180,000.00/yr - CA$200,000.00/yr

On behalf of a confidential client, a dynamic and fast-growing construction organization is seeking a strategic and hands-on VP of Finance to lead its financial operations during a pivotal phase of growth. This is a full-time, in-office executive role.

With 15+ years of experience, the ideal candidate brings deep expertise in construction finance, M&A, and capital structuring, and thrives in entrepreneurial, high-growth environments. As a core member of the executive leadership team, the VP of Finance will play a central role in shaping the organization’s financial strategy and long-term direction.

Key Responsibilities include:

Strategic Finance & Executive Leadership:

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in developing and executing the financial vision.
• Lead all financial aspects of M&A activity, including due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, and post-acquisition integration.
• Manage capital structure, banking relationships, debt covenants, and financing arrangements.
• Represent the organization with banks, investors, insurers, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Deliver robust financial reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and performance analysis tailored to the construction sector (e.g., WIP, backlog, utilization, margins).
• Provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee core accounting functions including job costing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and tax.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Strengthen internal controls and scale financial processes to support continued growth.

Operational Finance & Technology

• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and vendor relationships.
• Evaluate and implement ERP and reporting systems (experience with Jonas, Sage 300, or Procore considered an asset).
• Partner closely with operations to embed financial accountability across project teams and business units.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including 5+ years in a senior role within construction or industrial services.
• Demonstrated success in M&A transactions, capital raises, and banking negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of construction finance principles, including WIP management and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Advanced financial modeling, FP&A, and reporting capabilities.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and mentor finance teams.
• Decisive, adaptable leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive executive compensation with performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a rapidly scaling construction organization.
• High-impact, visible leadership role with strategic influence.
• Collaborative leadership culture focused on operational excellence and innovation.
• Great benefit plan, RRSP matching contributions

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries
• Construction