Chief Financial Officer

R.V. Anderson Associates (RVA) is a proudly Canadian ‑ owned consulting engineering firm with 78 years of experience shaping the future that defines our communities across the country. With approximately 500 employees in 10 offices nationwide, RVA delivers integrated, multi ‑ disciplinary engineering expertise across five provinces.

Our practice is founded on a strong set of values that unite people, projects, and the planet. Guided by these principles, RVA fosters a collaborative, high‑performance culture where technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and professional development are integral to our work. We are dedicated to investing in our people, promoting knowledge sharing, and delivering sustainable engineering solutions that create meaningful, lasting impact for communities—now and for future generations.

RVA is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to succeed our current VP Finance who will be retiring. The successful candidate will exemplify an entrepreneurial spirit with demonstrated exceptional analytical, strategic planning/thinking and communication skills. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the Executive Leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the organization. This role ensures the company’s financial health, supports strategic growth, and provides insights that drive business decisions. The CFO will lead financial planning, risk management, compliance, and shareholder relations while building a high-performing finance team. The successful candidate will be a seasoned strategist with demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing key accounting practices and controls.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C‑suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic management and oversight of the accounting and finance function and systems including but not limited to overseeing the application of appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls for accurate financial reporting and financial systems implementations, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Prepare, analyze and monitor financial forecasts and budgets and make strategic recommendations to the senior executive team.
• Assess and evaluate company financial performance with regard to long‑term operational goals. Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of national and regional financial information/success.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports including P/L, cash flow, accounts receivable and other metrics.
• Oversee billing and accounts receivable, providing guidance relating to the collection process. Manage accounts payables to ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable.
• Manage or oversee the relationship with independent accountants including the annual year‑end accounting process. Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all year‑end reporting.
• Oversee, Lead and develop the finance team to support engineering delivery and operational excellence
• Ensure the continual development of financial systems, internal controls and processes that support the needs of the organization
• Drive technology adoption (ERP systems, cloud) and digital transformation.
• Provide financial insights to optimize project margins and resource utilization.
• Manage and retain relationships with various vendors and clients. Select and engage consultants, auditors, and other key vendors necessary to carry out responsibilities
• Oversee the preparation and timely delivery of any regulated filings such as provincial and federal taxes.
• Manage and oversee the Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Identify and manage business risks and insurance requirements working closely with in‑house counsel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in accounting or finance including a minimum of five years in a management role. Candidates should have held positions of increasing responsibility within an accounting department such as Vice President of Finance, Director of Accounting, or Controller.
• Previous accounting leadership experience in an architectural, engineering or construction industry is an asset.
• Must be a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in good standing.
• Expertise in advanced accounting, financial modeling, forecasting, and project accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, Federal and Provincial regulatory compliance.
• Previous experience with implementing or using Deltek Vantagepoint software is an asset
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Public accounting experience is an asset
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance‑based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top‑up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm‑paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out‑of‑country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work‑from‑home options

Diversity, Inclusion, And Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Recruitment Agencies

RVA welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which RVA does not have an agreement in place, RVA will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.

At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.