Director of Finance

Life Landscaping and Group of Companies is a growing mid-sized company with over a decade of delivering excellence in construction, design-build, and landscaping services. Operating across multiple brands, we are committed to high-quality project execution and exceptional customer experiences. While we continue to grow and evolve, we proudly maintain a strong family-run culture where people genuinely care for one another, and teamwork is more than a buzzword—it’s how we operate. We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance to lead financial operations across our group of businesses. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team in a company poised for future growth. You’ll lead the financial function across multiple entities, streamline processes, and ensure we have strong financial controls and insights to drive decision-making. Your Day To Day Lead full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management across all entities. Oversee payroll, AP/AR, intercompany transfers, and union-related financial compliance. Review and streamline financial processes to reduce overlap and improve accuracy. Implement systems and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and support growth. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all entities, aligning departmental budgets with strategic goals. Conduct comprehensive analysis of project-level profitability, monitor budget performance against actual expenditures, and coordinate with operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction and margin enhancement. Partner with leadership to support business planning, financial modeling, and ROI analysis on major capital investments and growth opportunities. Lead capital structure planning and liaise with lenders for credit facilities or refinancing needs. Develop and monitor key financial metrics to guide operational and strategic decisions. Liaise with external auditors, banks, and legal advisors to ensure compliance and support financing initiatives. Prepare financial packages and reporting that demonstrate the company’s strength to internal and external stakeholders. Work closely with estimators, designers, project managers, and field staff to align financial practices with operational realities. Embrace a collaborative, hands-on culture where leadership is earned through trust, humility, and initiative. What You Bring CPA designation strongly preferred; exceptional experience may be considered in lieu. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum 5–7 years in a senior accounting or controller role. Experience in construction, landscaping, or project-based industries required. Familiarity with WIP accounting and contract revenue recognition. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Suite. Awareness of project management and estimating tools. Proven ability to lead teams, implement structure, and drive change with humility and collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills to work across departments and with unionized field staff. Must be comfortable working onsite and integrating into a dynamic, growth-oriented team. Experience with fleet and equipment cost optimization an asset. Exposure to HR functions and cross-functional leadership an asset. What’s In It For You Competitive salary. Performance-based bonus structure. Health, dental, and optical benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and career development. Supportive and collaborative work environment. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr