09 Nov
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BCCPA
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Victoria
About the Opportunity We represent a long-established, privately held group of companies operating commercial and residential real estate, large-scale land development, civil construction, and infrastructure. The organization has a multi-generational history in Victoria and has grown into a diversified business that includes several operating companies, significant real estate holdings, land assets, and private investment activities held through a multi-entity structure. The group is seeking an ambitious executive to join the organization as part of a planned succession process for the retirement of the incumbent.
This hands-on role offers the chance to work closely with the existing senior management team, ownership and the current Manager as responsibilities transition. The responsibilities extend beyond finance to a range of operational and non-operational responsibilities.
The Role The successful candidate will serve as a key advisor to the senior management team and ownership, with responsibility across:
- A substantial residential and commercial real estate portfolio - Land holdings and private investment structures - Three vertically integrated operating companies in land development, infrastructure, and civil and building construction The role combines senior finance leadership with meaningful hands-on operational involvement and participation in broader investment stewardship, structuring, and capital allocation decisions. It is expected that responsibilities will expand through a planned transition period. This position calls for an individual who can act as both a strategic advisor and a practical operator,
helping to support performance across the operating companies while contributing to long-term asset management and investment strategy.
Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting - Lead financial management across multiple entities, including reporting, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and planning - Oversee accounting, tax planning, corporate structuring, and financing arrangements - Ensure strong internal controls and integrity across all financial reporting - Lead and support internal finance and administrative teams across the organization Strategy & Capital Allocation - Support capital allocation decisions, strategic initiatives, and growth planning across the group - Contribute to investment evaluation, real estate portfolio oversight, and related decision-making - Lead enterprise-level risk management, integrating financial, operational, and market considerations into long-range planning. Team & Stakeholder Leadership - Partner with senior management on business performance improvement, systems development, and organizational efficiency - Provide oversight and performance support to the land development, property management, construction, and infrastructure businesses - Coordinate with external advisors including legal, tax, banking, and wealth management professionals - Provide direct strategic,
financial and operational support to the senior management team and ownership Experience &
Qualifications - CPA designation required - 10+ years of progressive senior finance leadership experience - Strong background in commercial or residential real estate, construction, land development, infrastructure, or other project-based industries would be an asset - Experience operating within complex multi-entity corporate structures - Solid understanding of construction accounting, work-in-progress reporting, and project-based financial reporting - Knowledge of corporate structuring, tax planning, financing strategies, and capital management - Experience working closely with senior management, owners, founders, family leadership in privately held companies - Exposure to real estate, private investment, family trusts, or corporate/family office environments is an asset Personal Attributes - Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business judgment - Strategic thinker who remains practical and execution-focused - Comfortable operating in a hands-on leadership environment - High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion - Ability to balance long-term thinking with day-to-day operational realities - Collaborative leader who builds credibility and trust across the organization - Willingness and ability to relocate to Victoria, British Columbia Compensation A competitive executive compensation package will be offered and is expected to include:
- Base salary: $200,000-$275,000 - Performance-based incentive opportunity - Comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching - Relocation assistance, where applicable
📌 General Manager of Finance (Victoria)
🏢 BCCPA
📍 Victoria