About the Company
Our client is a privately owned company specializing in project-based manufacturing and construction services. They are seeking a CFO to join their team.
Why Work Here
- Strategic CFO mandate with direct access to ownership
- Opportunity to drive company growth and enterprise value
- Close partnership with the COO, CRO, and executive leadership team
- High-impact role with visibility across finance and operations
- Join a ~$75M business with plans to double in the near term, partnering with the CEO and President to scale operations and deliver on key strategic objectives
About the Opportunity
Financial Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with overall business objectives
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO and executive team to support decision-making
- Monitor financial performance, identify improvement areas, and recommend actions
- Assess risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies
Financial Management
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Manage dual revenue recognition: Percentage-of-Completion (construction) and Point-of-Sale/Delivery (manufacturing)
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls
- Optimize capital structure and financing activities
- Lead strategic initiatives and priorities in support of growth and operational excellence
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Perform variance, cost, and profitability analysis
- Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and KPIs to executive leadership and the Board
- Deliver actionable insights to drive efficiency and profitability
Risk Management & Compliance
- Implement risk management frameworks to mitigate financial exposure
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and Canadian ASPE/IFRS, including construction revenue recognition
- Manage cross-border tax (GST/HST, sales tax, customs duties, transfer pricing)
- Mitigate FX exposure across USD/CAD transactions
- Oversee construction and manufacturing insurance programs
- Lead internal and external audits and liaise with auditors
Team Leadership & Development
- Build and lead a high-performing finance team
- Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Partner cross-functionally to support business objectives
About You
- CPA designation required
- Construction industry experience preferred, ideally with percentage-of-completion accounting
- Proven ownership of EBITDA and cash flow forecasting
- Strong forecasting, budgeting, and business insight capabilities
- Collaborative leadership style, partnering effectively with the C-suite
- Experience in a growth / scaling environment
- Hands-on leadership approach with a willingness to stay close to the business and add value
Salary Range
$250,000 - $300,000 / year
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.
When referencing this job, quote # 481077
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Disclaimer
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client.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.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
