VP of Finance/Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

VP of Finance / Controller
Vaughan, Ontario

Experience Required: 10+ years in finance leadership roles, preferably within construction or related industries

About Us
We are a growing mid-sized company with over a decade of delivering excellence in construction, design-build, and landscaping services. Operating across multiple brands, we are committed to high-quality project execution and exceptional customer experiences. While we continue to grow and evolve, we proudly maintain a strong family-run culture where people genuinely care for one another and teamwork is more than a buzzword—it’s how we operate.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on VP of Finance / Controller to lead financial operations across our group of businesses. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team in a company poised for future growth. You’ll lead the financial function across multiple entities, streamline processes, and ensure we have strong financial controls and insights to drive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Operations Across All Brands Centralize and oversee all financial activities across three business entities, ensuring alignment and efficiency in accounting, budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Leadership

Lead the annual budgeting process across all entities, aligning departmental budgets with strategic goals. Drive rolling forecasts and scenario planning to anticipate business needs and risks

• Ensure Accurate, Timely Reporting Deliver monthly, quarterly, and year-end financials, including consolidated reports and individual entity performance. Customize reporting to meet operational and executive needs.
• Manage Cash Flow and Working Capital Monitor cash daily, manage intercompany transfers, and ensure adequate liquidity to support projects and supplier obligations.
• Drive Job Costing & Project Profitability Analyze project-level profitability, track budget vs. actuals, and collaborate with operations to identify cost savings and margin improvements.
• Capital Planning and Financing

Evaluate and manage financing options for equipment, real estate, or business expansion. Lead capital structure planning and liaise with lenders for credit facilities or refinancing needs.

• Implement Strong Financial Controls Establish internal controls to mitigate risk, prevent fraud, and ensure accuracy—particularly in procurement, payables, and intercompany transactions.
• Serve as Liaison to External Stakeholders Coordinate with auditors, bankers, and tax advisors; manage annual audits, oversee tax compliance, and support financing needs.
• Provide Strategic Financial Guidance Partner with leadership to support business planning, financial modeling, and ROI analysis on major capital investments and growth opportunities.
• Develop and Lead the Finance Team Mentor and build a high-performing finance and accounting team that can scale with the company. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and care. Play a key role in preserving the company’s family-centric values while leading change and growth initiatives. Help shape company culture through leadership presence, employee engagement, and transparent communication.
• KPI Development and Business Insights

Define and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
Provide dashboards and insights that empower the leadership team to make data-driven decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 10+ years in senior finance roles with experience in construction, design-build, or project-based industries. Multi-entity experience is an asset.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading teams and building scalable finance operations. Ability to navigate both strategic planning and day-to-day execution.
• Technical Expertise: Strong command of job costing, project accounting, financial modeling, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Cultural Fit: A values-driven leader who appreciates the importance of relationships, collaboration, and contributing to a positive, people-first workplace.
• Systems Savvy: Comfortable implementing or enhancing ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools. Experience with Quickbooks online.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead finance for a growing and entrepreneurial company with strong values
• Collaborative leadership team invested in your success
• A workplace culture where people matter and mutual respect is a core value
• Competitive compensation package and benefits

Compensation:

• $175,000 - $200,000 annual base salary
• Bonus: no formal plan; discretionary
• Benefits – 50% employee co-pay