Exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader who has worked in the construction and/or restoration sector. Working with an entrepreneurial and dynamic company going through a significant period of growth and transformation. Leading an accounting & finance team of over 10 people and working closely with the CEO/Founder, the Board, and a Fractional CFO.
Who- the Company:
This construction & restoration company has been around for a couple decades and has a robust business portfolio with a diversified customer base. The company has a tight-knit corporate culture with a family feel and entrepreneurial spirit, and many people have been with the company for a long time. The company is stable and successful, but they don’t want to rest on their laurels… the senior leadership has put a strategy in place to continue to grow the business in the coming years, through M&A, new construction offerings, improved processes, modernized systems, and better financial planning & analysis.
What- the Role:
On behalf of our client, Swim Recruiting is seeking a Director of Finance who will be the organization’s senior finance leader, responsible for the overall financial health, reporting, planning, and performance of the business. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role spanning both strategic finance and day-to-day accounting & financial operations.
The new Director of Finance will report to the CEO and work very closely with a fractional CFO. Leading a Controller and an overall Accounting & Finance team of over 12 people (in Corporate Accounting, Operational & Project Accounting, AR & Collections, AP & Invoicing, Payroll, etc.). The company uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as their primary financial system, as well as Jet Reports (which integrates with Dynamics ERP. The company is also progressive with their use of AI and other modern technologies to aid automation and efficiency. The Director will work closely with executive leadership, the Board, and various operational teams to translate financial information into actionable business insights, ensure strong financial discipline, and support the organization’s continued growth.
What- The Responsibilities:
- Accounting & Financial Reporting: Oversee month-end/quarter-end/year-end close, financial statements, management reporting, internal controls, tax planning & tax compliance, and the organization’s overall financial governance.
- FP&A & Business Partnering: Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, variance analysis, and performance reporting, providing meaningful insights to support business decisions and drive profitability.
- Cash Flow & Treasury: Oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting, working capital management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and lender reporting.
- Board & Executive Reporting: Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators to the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Strengthen the company’s financial systems and reporting capabilities and improve processes, controls, automation, and scalability across the finance function.
- Team Leadership: Mentor, manage, and support a collaborative and motivated accounting & finance team of 10+ people.
Who- the Candidate:
We are seeking a well-rounded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking, business savvy, and excellent leadership skills. Qualified candidates will have proven experience in both accounting and FP&A and will be highly capable with financial systems and process improvements. We are looking for people who are comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, and who enjoy partnering with Senior Leadership while building a strong and cohesive finance team.
- CPA designation.
- Recent & relevant experience in the fast-paced and project-based construction and/or restoration sector.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting & finance, including strong capabilities in FP&A, corporate & operational accounting, and financial reporting (ASPE).
- Systems:
- Hands-on experience with a sophisticated financial system is required, such as Oracle Netsuite, MS Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP Business One, etc.
- Experience with reporting & consolidation tools is highly preferred.
- Must have strong proficiency in Excel
- Must be a champion of using AI and BI tools to increase automation and efficiency in the accounting & finance function.
- Leadership- Experience leading a team through a period of major transformation and positive change is highly preferred. Must have experience leading an accounting & finance function of 10+ people, including a Controller.
- Preferred-
- Experience in an entrepreneurial owner-operated company with $100M+ in revenues.
- Experience with a company with operations in 3+ provinces.
- Foundational training in a public practice firm.
- Experience reporting into CFO and/or President and/or Business Owner/Founder
Where:
Based in Tri-Cities, a great commute for someone living in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, North Surrey, East Burnaby, etc. The office environment is busy, welcoming, and upbeat, with employees working in corporate, project management, and construction functions.
How Much:
Base salary commensurate with experience (team leadership, when CPA designation was achieved, years of experience in accounting and in construction sector, etc.) For now, the range on base salary we have in mind is $145,000 to $160,000, but we are happy to discuss further with folks are outside of that range on either side. The Director will also receive health benefits, 4 weeks paid vacation, CPA PD support, and a competitive performance-based bonus (tied to achievement of individual, team, and corporate OKRs). Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with Swim Recruiting.
When & How to Apply:
If you are qualified for, and interested in, this great Director of Finance opportunity with a successful and growing construction company, please let Swim Recruiting know as soon as possible as this search is moving quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out directly. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY' and send us your resume. Thanks!
