<p>Due to a retirement er are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Director of Finance to join our clients team in Orleans, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to drive organizational success by implementing best practices, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with financial and administrative standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement strategic financial plans in collaboration with executive management to achieve corporate goals.</p><p>• Oversee and provide leadership to HR, administrative staff, and accounting teams, ensuring efficient operations and strong team performance.</p><p>• Review contracts for financial compliance, providing detailed feedback and coordinating with legal experts when necessary.</p><p>• Manage relationships with third-party IT service providers and offer technical support for software applications, including Microsoft tools and accounting systems.</p><p>• Act as a global administrator for Microsoft platforms, handling identity management, security, licensing, and communication tools.</p><p>• Maintain and process security clearances for employees in compliance with government regulations.</p><p>• Supervise financial operations across multiple entities, including reviewing payables, payroll, financial statements, and tax returns for inactive corporations.</p><p>• Coordinate updates to corporate minute books and oversee documentation for holding companies.</p><p>• Prepare and sign prequalification proposals and tender bonds, collaborating with estimators for technical inputs.</p><p>• Lead safety, training, and certification initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance organizational standards.</p>

<p>• Extensive experience in financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and accounting within a complex organizational structure.</p><p>• Proficiency in accounting software systems and Microsoft applications, such as Excel, Power BI, and Teams.</p><p>• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire diverse teams.</p><p>• Familiarity with contract review processes and financial compliance requirements.</p><p>• Knowledge of IT systems and the ability to oversee technical operations and software support.</p><p>• Experience in corporate tax preparation and managing full bookkeeping books for a sub-company. </p><p>• Excellent proposal writing and tender submission skills, including the ability to collaborate on technical aspects.</p><p>• Strong understanding of safety, training, and certification processes in a corporate setting.</p><p><br></p><p>10+ years experience in construction and/or contracting is required. Knowledge of Sage 100 (Timberline) in highly beneficial. Canadian CPA is required along with the ability to obtain a secret security clearance which requires 10 years residence in Canada and be ITAR compliant. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent, profitable, stable company and very much team-based. You will sit with the owners with respect to all areas affecting the business. They treat their staff extremely well with little turnover. This role comes with an excellent benefits package, RSP match of $7500 annually plus a bonus and more! This role is fully on-site. Please don't hesitate and apply on line clearly outlining your match to the requirements. </p>

<p>Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.</p> <p>Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/ca/en/mobile-app" target="_blank">Download the Robert Half app</a> and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.</p> <p>Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.</p> <p>Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.</p> <p>© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/ca/en/terms">Robert Half’s Terms of Use</a>.</p>