Vice President Finance

Looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, support growth, and work directly with ownership in a growing organization? Join BlueStone Properties—an award-winning, family-owned company where you'll play a key role in shaping financial direction, evaluating new opportunities, and supporting long-term success.

BlueStone Properties Inc. has been an award-winning industry leader in property management, construction and development for three generations. We are seeking a Vice President Finance to join our growing company.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Vice President Finance will work closely with ownership and senior leadership to drive growth initiatives, evaluate acquisitions and development opportunities, lead financing strategies, and provide financial leadership across a diverse and growing residential and commercial portfolio in London, Ontario.

BLUESTONE ADVANTAGES

• Certified Great Place to Work® for 6 consecutive years, ranked 4th best workplace in Canada
• Sign-On Bonus
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Health and Dental Benefit Package and EFAP
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Car Allowance
• Paid Vacation, Better Days and Personal Days
• Opportunities for Paid Professional Development
• Underground Downtown Parking Space Provided
• Employee Reward and Recognition Platform
• Feel good about where you work, we are a Green Economy London Leader who has sustainable development practices, energy modelling, and sand stormwater management top of mind

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead, manage, and coach the Controller and Yardi Specialist, supporting a collaborative team of finance professionals.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and work closely with ownership and senior leadership on key business decisions, growth opportunities, and long-term planning.
• Provide executive oversight of financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management to ensure sound governance and financial integrity.
• Provide strategic leadership for annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, capital planning, and long-range financial strategy.
• Partner with operations, construction, development, and property management teams to provide financial analysis, guidance, and decision support.
• Lead financing activities, including banking relationships, mortgage financing, construction lending, capital sourcing, and lender negotiations.
• Maintain relationships with lenders, shareholders, auditors, legal counsel, and other external business partners.
• Drive financial due diligence, analysis, and modeling for acquisitions, developments, and capital projects.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction for commercial cost recovery, budgeting, and financial performance across the portfolio.
• Lead insurance, tax planning, grant and incentive opportunities, and risk management initiatives to protect company assets and optimize financial outcomes.
• Champion financial systems and technology initiatives, including Yardi optimization, process improvements, and the implementation of scalable financial solutions that support company growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management level role, ideal if experience includes real estate or commercial properties.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior management role leading accounting/finance team.
• University degree with a focus in business, finance or accounting related field of study.
• Professional CPA designation
• Advanced Excel abilities, Yardi experience an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and strong problem solving.
• Leadership skills and demonstrated skill developing and maintaining relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English.
• Criminal background check required (paid by BlueStone).
• Proof of valid driver’s license, access to vehicle in good working order with liability insurance of $1,000,000 or more.

BlueStone Properties Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment and selection process.

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