VP Finance

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VP of Finance, Construction

Salary range: $250,000 – $290,000

Cash bonus:
Discretionary

Long-term incentive: DPSP (company match up to $3,000)

THE PERKS

• Extended Health Benefits
• Vehicle Allowance
• 6 weeks’ vacation
• CPA Dues Support
• Professional Development Support

LOCATION

Mississauga, ON

THE OFFICE

Permanently In-Office (with quarterly travel to BC)

TEAM SIZE

Team of 18 people across the country with 5 direct reports

THE ROLE

A 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.

THE TASKS Financial Operations & Management

• Oversee full financial cycle including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and tax compliance
• Manage monthly bank covenant certifications and compliance requirements
• Lead annual audit process and coordinate with external accounting firm
• Monitor cash flow and work closely with executive team on capital expenditure decisions
• Maintain internal controls to ensure segregation of duties and prevent fraud
• Master Jonas ERP system to generate reports and provide insights to VPs and ownership
• Serve as backup to Controller for day‑to‑day financial operations
• Provide direct oversight of BC accounting operations and address performance issues
• Oversee purchasing department operations including change order approvals and execution

Strategic Leadership & Special Projects

• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial matters and strategic direction
• Lead cost-to-complete forecasting and budgeting processes
• Drive improvements to purchasing department including analytics, software, and deal optimization
• Research and recommend consultants for corporate structure optimization initiatives
• Explore and develop future employee incentive and share program models
• Evaluate ERP systems for future scalability and enhanced analytics capabilities

People Leadership & Team Development

• Manage Controller, Accounting Manager, BC Manager, and Purchasing Manager
• Mentor and develop high‑potential team members for future leadership roles
• Foster collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement

THE COMPANY

A 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 OPPORTUNITY

Join 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 PREVIEW By Month 1

• Learn the Jonas ERP system and begin building proficiency with reporting capabilities
• Meet and establish relationships with all VPs, SVPs, and department leaders
• Understand current financial processes and reporting structures
• Begin supporting the accounting and purchasing teams

By Month 3

• Master Jonas system inside and out including all reporting functions
• Build trust and comfort with direct reports and broader team
• Independently manage the finance department day‑to‑day operations
• Demonstrate capability to maintain department operations without supervision

By Month 6

• Present recommendations for purchasing department improvements and analytics
• Begin research…