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Join us in our mission to create a better hiring experience.TITLEVP of Finance, ConstructionSALARY RANGE$250,000 - $290,000CASH BONUSDiscretionaryLONG TERM INCENTIVEDPSP (company match up to $3,000)THE PERKSExtended Health BenefitsVehicle Allowance6 weeks vacationCPA Dues SupportProfessional Development SupportLOCATIONMississauga, ONTHE OFFICEPermanently In-Office (with quarterly travel to BC)TEAM SIZETeam of 18 people across the country with 5 direct reportsTHE ROLEA senior leadership position overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and team development for a growing multi-provincial construction company with a clear path to CFO.Operational Oversight & Financial Management (60%)Strategic Leadership & Special Projects (25%)People Leadership & Team Development (15%)THE TASKSFinancial Operations & ManagementOversee full financial cycle including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and tax complianceManage monthly bank covenant certifications and compliance requirementsLead annual audit process and coordinate with external accounting firmMonitor cash flow and work closely with executive team on capital expenditure decisionsMaintain internal controls to ensure segregation of duties and prevent fraudMaster Jonas ERP system to generate reports and provide insights to VPs and ownershipServe as backup to Controller for day-to-day financial operationsProvide direct oversight of BC accounting operations and address performance issuesOversee purchasing department operations including change order approvals and executionStrategic Leadership & Special ProjectsCollaborate with senior leadership on financial matters and strategic directionLead cost-to-complete forecasting and budgeting processesDrive improvements to purchasing department including analytics, software, and deal optimizationResearch and recommend consultants for corporate structure optimization initiativesExplore and develop future employee incentive and share program modelsEvaluate ERP systems for future scalability and enhanced analytics capabilitiesPeople Leadership & Team DevelopmentManage Controller, Accounting Manager, BC Manager, and Purchasing ManagerMentor and develop high-potential team members for future leadership rolesFoster collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvementTHE COMPANYA well-established, privately-owned specialty construction subcontractor with over 90 years of history and operations across multiple provinces. The organization is led by a young, ambitious executive team with plans to scale nationally and eventually internationally.THE OPPORTUNITYJoin a thriving construction firm at a pivotal stage of growth with a clear pathway to CFO as the company expands. Ideal for a CPA with construction or related industry experience who wants to move beyond operational finance into strategic leadership, working alongside an ambitious executive team building something significant.THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE PREVIEWBy Month 1Learn the Jonas ERP system and begin building proficiency with reporting capabilitiesMeet and establish relationships with all VPs, SVPs, and department leadersUnderstand current financial processes and reporting structuresBegin supporting the accounting and purchasing teamsBy Month 3Master Jonas system inside and out including all reporting functionsBuild trust and comfort with direct reports and broader teamIndependently manage the finance department day-to-day operationsDemonstrate capability to maintain department operations without supervisionBy Month 6Present recommendations for purchasing department improvements and analyticsBegin research and meetings with consultants for corporate structure initiativesDrive improvements to BC office accounting operationsContribute to strategic planning discussions with senior leadershipBy Month 12Demonstrate strong collaboration with President, SVPs, and CEO on company directionShow measurable progress on strategic initiatives with consultants engagedLead audit process ahead of schedule with minimal team stressPosition for potential CFO title as strategic projects advanceTHE SKILL SETCPA designation requiredConstruction industry experience (or related fields such as infrastructure, home building, or engineering)Public accounting firm background preferred (senior manager level or above)ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.WANT TO SEE MORE JOBS OR GET MORE DETAILS?Not the right role for you? 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