CFO POST NUMBER: 452161
About the Company?
Our client is an infrastructure company. They are looking for a Chief Financial Officer who will be responsible for leading the financial function of a growing construction company. This role is ideal for a seasoned finance executive with 15 years of experience, including deep expertise in mergers & acquisitions, capital structure management, financial reporting, and process improvement—preferably within the construction, infrastructure, or industrial services sector. The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and a core driver of growth, responsible for ensuring financial strength, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning as the company scales through both organic growth and acquisition.
Why Work Here?
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Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus structure.
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Opportunity to lead and shape the financial future of a fast-scaling construction company.
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High-impact, visible role with influence over strategic decisions and organizational direction.
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Strong leadership culture with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
About the Opportunity?
Strategic Finance & Leadership
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Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team, helping shape the company’s short- and long-term financial vision.
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Lead financial due diligence, modeling, valuation, and integration for?acquisitions, divestitures, or partnerships.
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Drive capital structure planning, managing?debt covenants, financing arrangements, and?banking relationships.
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Represent the company in discussions with?banks, investors, insurance providers, and external stakeholders.
Financial Planning & Analysis
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Lead the development and execution of the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range planning.
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Oversee monthly and quarterly reporting packages, providing?clear variance analysis, dashboards, and performance insights?to executive leadership.
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Establish and maintain key?KPI frameworks?tailored to the construction sector (WIP, backlog, job profitability, utilization, etc.).
Accounting & Controls
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Supervise accounting operations including?job costing, revenue recognition (PoC), AP/AR, payroll, and tax compliance.
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Ensure accurate and timely?financial statements?in accordance with?GAAP?or IFRS, as applicable.
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Strengthening?internal controls, financial processes, and systems to scale with business growth.
Operational and Process Improvement
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Optimize cash flow forecasting,?working capital management, and vendor relationships.
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Evaluate and implement ERP and reporting systems improvements; ideally with experience in systems like?Jonas, Sage 300, or Procore.
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Collaborate with operations to build a culture of financial accountability at the project and division level.
About You?
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred.
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10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role in the construction or industrial services industry.
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Proven track record executing M&A transactions, capital raises, and banking negotiations.
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Expertise in construction accounting principles, including % of completion revenue recognition and WIP management.
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Strong command of financial modelling, FP&A tools, and reporting software.
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Demonstrated success building teams and improving cross-functional financial processes.
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Comfortable in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.
Salary Range?
$250,000 - $300,000/year?
How to Apply?
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?
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