Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Carrington Group of Companies – Edmonton, AB

The Carrington Group has 50 years’ experience in real estate development with operations in single family, multi family, rental, infill development and land development operations. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About the Position:
Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the financial actions of the organization; they perform effective risk management and plan the organization’s financial strategy. They oversee all divisional fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, operating costs and auditing. This role will ensure compliance with legal and regulatory documents and ensure that filings are completed by each divisional financial unit.

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage.
• Paid training and development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation, planning and implementation of new and long-term business financial strategies.
• Provide guidance on major financial direction and mentor all leaders to ensure progression within the business units.
• Work with the leadership team to develop and execute corporate strategy and business plans to ensure that the company attains its short and long-term growth objectives.
• Manage the company’s assets and liabilities.
• Provide oversight over the financial performance of the operating entities, including the income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Develop financial organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
• Set strategic financial goals and ensure the goals are measurable; and
• Maintain awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities, and industry developments in real estate, construction and health care facility sectors.
• Work closely with shareholders and executive leadership team to identify and assess new growth opportunities, both organic and through external business ventures.
• Manage the banking relationship and ensure reporting compliance with financial institutions.
• Act as one of the primary points of contact for all financial stakeholders, including banks and auditors and external investors
• Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.
• Allocate company funds accordingly to ensure each department can function at the desired level and to promote maximum ROE.
• Lead corporate governance best practices and make suggestions on corporate governance practices that meet the long-term objectives of the key stakeholders
• Other related accounting and financial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Post-graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related is desired.
• Eight (8) or more years of executive management experience as a financial leader in a medium-to-large organization, with proven or demonstrated leadership abilities is required.
• Experience working in the real estate or construction industry and/or healthcare industry would be an asset.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles is required.
• Understanding of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance software such as Dynamics365, Sage, CaseWare, Concur, etc.
• Excellent understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulatory requirements including GST, payroll taxes and construction specific tax issues.
• A valid class five (5) driver’s license is required.
• A clean drivers abstract is required for the operation of company vehicles on public roadways.
• Comprehensive Background Check to the company’s satisfaction is required.

To apply, please visit us at https://www.carringtongroup.ca/about-us/careers

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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