Director of Finance

rcs Construction•Bedford, NS

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership over all financial operations for rcs construction and Tier Too Properties, while maintaining close alignment with other Doucet Development companies and partnerships. This role is accountable for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with all regulatory and legal standards, and delivering timely, actionable insights that support sound business decisions. As a key advisor to executive leadership, the Director of Finance will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and risk management while strengthening internal controls and supporting long-term sustainability, growth, and capital investment decision making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA designation required.
10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within construction, real estate or a related project‑based industry.
Demonstrated experience leading finance teams and driving cross‑functional initiatives.
Strong expertise in construction accounting, job costing, and multi‑entity financial management.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
Experience working with ERP systems and financial software; system implementation or optimization experience is considered an asset.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
Proven ability to thrive in fast‑paced, hands‑on environments and adapt to changing priorities.
Curious, business‑minded, and motivated by process improvement and scalable growth.
Collaborative partner to operations, comfortable working closely with the field and project teams.

Nice To Haves

system implementation or optimization experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Overall accountability for the rcs financial strategy including budgeting, forecasting, and analytics.
ERP optimization to support growth, decision‑making, and regulatory compliance.
Provide disciplined oversight of capital investments, ROI analysis, financing relationships, and long‑term capital planning in conjunction with Tier Too Properties and other related Doucet Development companies.
Oversee accurate, timely multi‑entity financial reporting, month‑end and year‑end close, KPI frameworks, and audit relationships in alignment with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Manage cash flow, financial risk, insurance, bonding, and legal finance‑related matters, including liens, claims, and disputes.
Accountable for the payment and collection process including involvement in complex situations as required.
Partner closely with operations and project teams on job costing, profitability, procurement, contract negotiations, and financial controls, actively participating in leadership, operational, and production meetings.
Collaborate with IT and Technology leaders to optimise core systems, enable system enhancements, and strengthen data‑driven leadership and reporting discipline.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team while standardising financial practices and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.
Serve as the primary finance partner to ownership, senior leadership, banks, bonding agents, and external stakeholders, delivering clear, actionable financial insight.

Benefits

Summer hours
Christmas on Us: We close over the holidays so you can spend time with the people who matter most — without dipping into your vacation bank
Free on-site parking
Complimentary coffee & snacks
On-site gym
Top-of-the-line tech and tools to help you do your best work
Fun on-site events like summer BBQs, patio lunches, and Friday socials
Memorable corporate gatherings and celebrations
Ongoing professional development opportunities
a competitive total compensation package
group health & dental coverage
an employer matched RPP
access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)