Clearwater Group of Companies

Location: Saskatchewan/Alberta (Saskatoon or Fort Saskatchewan; some flexibility)

Reports to: Ownership / Senior Leadership

Objective and Scope

The CFO will provide financial leadership across the Clearwater Group of Companies, supporting multiple operating entities within a growing, Indigenous-owned organization. This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring strong financial controls, and delivering insights that support strategic decision-making.

Operating in both a strategic and hands-on capacity, the CFO will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, job costing, and margin analysis to improve visibility into performance and support continued growth across construction, manufacturing, and industrial service lines.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Strategy

• Lead financial planning and strategy across multiple entities
• Provide insights and recommendations to support business growth, capital allocation, and long-term planning
• Support leadership with financial analysis related to new opportunities, investments, and expansion initiatives

Financial Reporting and Oversight

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements across all companies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and regulatory requirements
• Consolidate financial reporting to provide a clear view of group performance

Job Costing and Profitability Analysis

• Lead and enhance job costing practices across project-based operations
• Analyze project performance, margins, and cost drivers
• Provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability

Cash Flow and Capital Management

• Manage cash flow across entities and ensure appropriate liquidity
• Oversee banking relationships and funding requirements
• Support capital structure and investment decisions

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage audit processes and relationships with external advisors
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and support a small finance team, providing mentorship and oversight
• Establish structure and accountability within the finance function
• Support the development of scalable processes as the organization grows

Systems and Process Improvement

• Oversee financial systems and reporting tools across business units
• Support payroll and HR system oversight (Ceridian)
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and controls

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance with a CPA designation
• Proven experience in a senior finance role (Director, Controller, or similar)
• Technical aptitude with experience working with QuickBooks
• Demonstrated experience with job costing and margin analysis
• Experience working in multi-entity or group company environments is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance
• Experience within construction, manufacturing, or project-based industries is preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Effective communication skills with the ability to support and influence decision-making
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Compensation

• Profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation negotiable