Chief Financial Officer

Complex jobs, challenging environments and integrated solutions are hallmarks of Pennecon

Pennecon Limited (Pennecon) is an established and leading brand in the construction industry, with over a 45-year operating history and a long-standing tradition of commitment to quality, service and safety excellence.  With four main divisions – Heavy Civil, Industrial & Fabrication, Marine & Logistics and Service & Maintenance – consisting of nearly 2,000 skilled and dedicated employees, depending on the size of projects. Pennecon’s integrated solutions, across a diverse portfolio of capabilities, offer clients a single point of entry to all their construction needs.  From coast to coast, Pennecon is united by a passion and determination to deliver results on the most complex jobs, in the most challenging environments.  Consistently recognized as a leading organization, Pennecon recently achieved Platinum Club status with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program by retaining its Best Managed designation for more than seven consecutive years.

Now at an inflection point in the company’s history, as they expand nationally and internationally, Pennecon seeks a strategic and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will play an important role in the leadership of the overall business and the execution of its strategy.  As an integral member of the senior leadership team, you will have specific responsibility for the oversight of corporate finance, budgeting, performance management, contracts and stakeholder management, financial planning, internal controls, treasury and tax planning.  Focused on constantly looking for better ways to run the business and continuous improvement, you will ensure Pennecon has the structure, the people and the capability to achieve the projected growth plans and overall business strategy.

The ideal candidate is a proven business leader with a reputation for fostering organizational growth and development. Your post secondary education in finance or accounting is combined with senior financial leadership experience, preferably within a fast-growing and entrepreneurial organization.  You have a successful track record and expertise in identifying and driving value in an organization, as well as a reputation for being a trusted business advisor who fosters strategic organizational improvement and success.  You have the ability to communicate financial analytics in a clear and concise manner and you are highly capable of leading complex negotiations.  You have a strong interest in overall business operations and you are a big-picture thinker who is comfortable and effective working both at a strategic and a tactical level. Experience in the construction or a similar industry is ideal. Also, highly desired, is merger and acquisition related activity.

Join one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and be a catalyst for growth and success.  To learn more about this exciting opportunity, contact Beverley Evans or Jason Ozon at 1-866-822-6022, or submit your application online at: www.kbrs.ca/Careers/12359