Are you a senior financial leader with a drive to work in a dynamic group of companies, where innovation meets financial excellence? The Jenkins Group of Companies (including Berkeley Holdings Ltd). is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving sustainable growth and financial stability across their diverse portfolio of companies. As they continue to expand and evolve, they are seeking a visionary CFO to lead their financial function and play a pivotal role in navigating complexities while shaping their future.
About Jenkins Group of Companies/Berkeley Holdings Limited
The Jenkins Group of Companies/Berkeley Holdings Limited is known primarily for their strong reputation and success in senior living, recognized as a leader in this sector with The Berkeley Retirement Residences across Halifax Regional Municipality. The Berkeley’s foundation is built on a belief that puts seniors’ health and happiness above all else. Each of the facilities boast the character of its community and strives to create an environment of continuous care and support. In addition to The Berkeley Retirement Residences, the group owns various other residences and seniors facilities throughout Nova Scotia and PEI, including the Wolfville Nursing Home and The Mount Continuing Care Community in Charlottetown.
The group continues to share their passion for care through four locations of the Tiny Tot Early Years Centres in Charlottetown and Summerside, PE. Growth continues with new business opportunities, including Medical Centres, various property holdings, and the creation of a new financing company focussed on providing debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing.
Through it all, the group is built on a passion for providing support and care to the community, which is exemplified by their compassionate team of employees. Their culture is grounded in the importance of belonging to a community, and its positive impact on happiness and overall wellness for all stakeholders. Relationships are built on collaboration, understanding, and continued drive for growth and success.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Owner and working closely with the Vice President, Operations and Communications of The Berkeley Retirement Residences, the successful candidate will play a strategic role that goes beyond traditional financial leadership. While providing financial oversight to the current group, the CFO will work strategically with ownership to identify and harness opportunities for future growth. The CFO will be integral to maintaining financial stability within the group.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to ensure the group's financial health
- Collaborate with key members of the leadership team across the group of companies to drive the strategic goals of the group
- Set long-term financial goals, while ensuring the group has appropriate resources to achieve them, including shaping portfolio strategies and advising on major investments and financing decisions
- Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them; including cashflow management, capital allocation, resource utilization, and accounting compliance
- Proactively work to optimize profits and manage cashflows across the group
- Build credibility for strategic direction of the group through effective communication with lenders, regulators, clients, and other key stakeholders.
- Drive business growth by enabling informed decision-making and fostering innovation, including collaborating with ownership on design portfolio strategies and steering funding and investment commitments
- Support ownership in developing and executing merger and acquisition strategies
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reporting related to the financial position of the group
- Assess, develop, and implement policies for finance and accounting across the group
- Oversee payables, receivables, and reconciliation processes across the group
- Oversee the negotiation, execution, and management of financial contracts, ensuring favourable terms and compliance with legal standards
- Coordinate activities with external auditors, accountants, and other business advisors
- Ensure that the necessary financial and regulatory reporting requirements are met for the group
- Collaborate with and provide ongoing support to finance teams and location managers across the group, including a Finance team of approximately 8 FTEs
- Support the development of team members, creating a culture of learning and development, ensuring continuous improvement, training, and development for colleagues
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards and ensure adequate controls are in place to prevent and detect misstatements
- Additional responsibilities, as may be requested by ownership
Requirements
- Significant (preferably 10+ years) experience in progressively senior finance-related roles, including experience in senior management positions
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field of study from a recognized university, with a major or concentration in Accounting or Finance
- Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation
- Demonstrated ability to lead financial teams and manage complex financial operations
- Proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management, and performance management
- Ability to thoroughly analyse and interpret financial data to provide input on short- and long-term investments and decisions
- Ability to think ‘outside the box’ and provide ownership with valuable insights on business opportunities
- Ability and willingness to provide hands-on support to team members at varying levels throughout the group
Join our family:
The Jenkins Group of Companies (Berkeley Holdings Ltd.) believes in fostering a close-knit, family-like atmosphere where every team member is valued and supported. They are looking for a candidate that not only excels in their professional role but also embraces the strong culture the group has established, while having personal passions and an interest in giving back to the community in their own way. It is expected that this position will work on-site in Halifax. Monthly travel to Prince Edward Island will be required.
As the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the company. You will be responsible for developing and executing forward-thinking financial strategies that drive growth and profitability. Your ability to anticipate market trends, identify opportunities, and implement creative solutions will be key to the group’s success.
If you are a passionate financial leader who thrives in a highly entrepreneurial environment, we want to hear from you. Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter citing “CFO – Jenkins Group of Companies/Berkeley Holdings Limited” in the subject line, no later than April 18, 2025.
We appreciate all expressed interest in this position; however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or those of other minority groups. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS B3K 4W3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-04-18
