06 Oct
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Harvey
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St. John's
Chief Financial Officer Role Overview The Pike Group is a diversified, growth-focused organization with operations in heavy equipment, trucking, and related industries.
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the next phase of growth.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the COO, you will act as a true business partner, supporting strategy, improving profitability, and building the financial, people, and technology infrastructure required to scale a high-performance dealership group.
Your Mandate Lead Finance, with oversight of HR and IT, ensuring sound financial stewardship, solid governance, and organizational capability to enable sustainable growth.
This includes: • Driving sustainable EBITDA growth • Building scalable systems and processes • Embedding financial discipline into all areas of operations • Enabling expansion through data-driven decision-making and capital strategy What You'll Do Drive Strategy & Growth • Partner with the CEO and COO to execute the Group’s strategic plan, including expansion and acquisitions • Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and capital allocation decisions • Provide insight that drives action—not just reporting • Manage the KPIs critical to dealership success:
– Expense ratios – Interest expense – Gross margin by department – Inventory turns and aging – Working capital and cash flow • Deliver actionable insights at the branch and executive level • Support a sales-driven culture with disciplined financial oversight Lead Dealership Financial Performance Own the Finance Function • Lead all aspects of finance across a multi-entity structure: – Budgeting, forecasting, and Financial Planning & Admin – Financial reporting and controls – Cash flow and working capital management • Oversee inventory strategy and floorplan financing • Ensure accurate, timely financials that enable rapid decision-making Partner with Operations to Maximize Profitability • Work closely with the COO to improve efficiency, margins, and absorption • Support pricing strategies, cost control, and operational discipline • Bring financial clarity to operational decisions across all locations Strengthen the Business Backbone (HR, Payroll & IT) • Oversee HR, Payroll, and IT (internal and outsourced resources) • Collaborate with the COO to drive performance management, compensation alignment, and workforce planning • Lead IT strategy, including DMS optimization, system integration, and data visibility Governance, Risk & Financial Discipline • Establish strong internal controls and financial governance • Manage banking, audit, tax,
and external stakeholder relationships • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks • Ensure the business is structured to grow responsibly and sustainably Candidate Profile What We’re Looking For • CPA designation required • 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience • Experience in a dealership, industrial, or multi-unit operating setting strongly preferred • Deep understanding of: – Fixed operations and absorption models – Inventory management and floorplan financing – Multi-location business performance • Proven ability to drive growth and improve profitability • Experience leading cross-functional teams including HR and IT • A hands-on leader who can operate strategically and tactically • Experience with Dealer Management Systems (Proceed for example) and asset • Prior experience leading the HR function an asset What Success Looks Like • Consistent EBITDA growth and improved profitability • Strong fixed ops absorption and margin performance • Tight control of inventory, overhead expense, cash flow, and working capital • Scalable systems and processes that support expansion • High-performing Finance, HR, and IT functions • A finance function that is a true competitive advantage Why Join the Pike Group? • Be part of a growth-focused, entrepreneurial organization • Work directly with a driven CEO and operations-focused COO • Lead across multiple businesses with real impact • Help build a dealership group that outperforms the market • We offer competitive salary and benefits, including cost-shared health, medical, dental, group RRSP, bonus opportunity.
📌 Chief Financial Officer (St. John's)
🏢 Harvey
📍 St. John's