Position Overview

Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead enterprise-wide financial operations and drive long-term fiscal strength. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will play a critical role in financial governance, capital strategy, and business growth initiatives.

This role blends financial oversight with operational partnership, supporting an owner operator environment focused on sustainable growth, value creation, and disciplined execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the organization’s overall financial strategy, aligning planning and performance with long-term business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing insight to support strategic decision-making
Oversee all core financial functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, payroll, and reporting
Direct multi-year financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling initiatives
Lead financial strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments, including valuation, due diligence, and integration
Manage relationships with banks, lenders, investors, and external financial partners
Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and liquidity planning
Champion strong financial governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors and advisors
Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, cost structure, pricing strategy, and efficiency
Develop and report on financial performance metrics and executive dashboards
Provide financial oversight on major contracts, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification
Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles within complex, growth-focused organizations
Strong understanding of enterprise financial systems, reporting frameworks, and internal controls
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership
Experience supporting a transition from privately held to publicly traded structure preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline, MBA considered an asset
Experience within power generation, manufacturing, or similar industrial sectors considered an asset
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated track record of delivering financial initiatives on time and within scope

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