Managerial CFO - Developer - Burlington/Hamilton

Job Description

Overview

A rapidly growing High-Rise Residential Developer based in the Burlington/Hamilton area is seeking a managerial and strategically focused CFO to assist with continued company growth. The client develops mid- to high-rise residential projects across the GTA and further West.

Description

Position Overview

The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership to support the company\'s continued growth, profitability, and operational excellence. This role will oversee all financial functions—including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, capital planning, and investor relations—while building strong financial systems and structures that support a scaling construction development environment.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in construction, real estate development, or related project-based industries, and thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop long-term financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes across all business units.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to guide decision-making on land acquisitions, new developments, partnerships, and capital investments.
• Drive financial modelling for development proformas, project feasibility, and ROI analysis.

Financial Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, cash flow management, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Build and enhance internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Implement scalable systems and tools to support company growth.

Capital & Funding Management

• Manage debt financing, banking relationships, and capital structure.
• Lead fundraising efforts including construction financing, development loans, and equity partnerships.
• Optimize liquidity and capital allocation across multiple active projects.
• Oversee all financial, contractual, and regulatory risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, CRA requirements, and provincial regulations.
• Develop strategies for cost control, margin improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Lead and mentor a growing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and operations to ensure alignment between financial and project performance.

Profile

Qualifications & Requirements

• CPA designation required (CA, CMA, or CGA).
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 5+ years at a senior leadership or executive level.
• A strategic focus and proven ability to generate and secure investment
• Experience in construction development, real estate, or project-based industries is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of development financing, construction billing cycles, and cost to complete forecasting.
• Proven track record of building financial systems and teams in a growing company.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment.

Job Offer

A base salary of up to $300,000

Overall package up to around $350,000

A tailored benefits/bonus package based on your requirements and set targets and objectives

Additional Details

Desirable candidate profile also notes the following:

CPA designation required (CA, CMA, or CGA); 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience with 5+ years in a senior level; experience in construction development, real estate, or project-based industries; strong development financing knowledge; proven ability to build financial systems and teams; excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual\'s status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.