General Manager Of Finance

About the OpportunityWe 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 opportunity 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 RoleThe 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 ResponsibilitiesFinancial 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
CompensationA 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
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