Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Cambridge, ON
Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership
About Us
We are a family-owned, private enterprise with diverse operations spanning construction, real estate development and property management, investments, and automation/manufacturing. With a strong reputation built over generations, we are entering an exciting stage of growth and transformation. To support this vision, we are seeking a strategic yet operationally strong Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our financial strategy, governance, and execution across multiple businesses.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with ownership, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial future. This is both a boardroom and hands-on role: you will be equally comfortable driving corporate strategy, overseeing investments, building banking and investor relationships, and rolling up your sleeves to optimize accounting, reporting, and operational finance processes across our portfolio of businesses.
The ideal candidate thrives in entrepreneurial and privately held environments, brings discipline and structure, and has experience across multiple sectors—particularly construction, real estate, and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Partner with ownership and executive leadership to define long-term financial strategy, growth opportunities, and investment priorities.
Provide financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to guide decision-making across diverse business lines.
Lead financing, banking, and capital structure strategies to support business expansion, acquisitions, and investments.
Oversee mergers and acquisitions due diligence, integration, and strategic alignment.
Advise on risk management, tax planning, and estate/wealth considerations for the family business.
Operational & Financial Management
Oversee all financial operations (accounting, budgeting, cash flow, controls, reporting) across construction, real estate, property management, investments, and manufacturing entities.
Develop and manage consolidated reporting across multiple entities for ownership and key stakeholders.
Implement robust financial systems, internal audits, and controls to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance.
Monitor monthly performance against the business plan, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions.
Prepare year-end financial records and oversee annual audit/review engagements.
Leadership & Culture
Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with external partners, banks, auditors, vendors, and investors.
Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership, balancing entrepreneurial vision with disciplined financial stewardship.
Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and cultural alignment across all businesses.
Qualifications
CPA designation required; MBA or other advanced business/finance credentials an asset.
15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including as CFO or VP Finance in private, entrepreneurial, or family-owned businesses.
Proven track record managing finances across multiple entities and industries, with exposure to construction, real estate/property management, investments, and/or manufacturing preferred.
Experience with mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic growth planning.
Strong background in financial planning, forecasting, risk management, and operational finance.
Hands-on experience building systems, processes, and teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work closely with ownership and multiple stakeholders.
