Vice President of Finance

Venor is excited to partner with the Nexco Group on their search for a Vice President of Finance to join their team based in Dartmouth, NS.

Nexco Group is a proudly Nova Scotian, integrated group of companies delivering trusted solutions across civil construction, traffic control, and infrastructure services. Through its divisions, Nexco Construction, Nexco Traffic Control, and Nexco Environmental, the company plays a vital role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports communities across Atlantic Canada. With expertise spanning mass excavation, site development, demolition, road building, highway structures and bridges, retaining walls, and traffic management, Nexco Group is known for its commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and collaboration. Driven by a passion for excellence and a people-first approach, Nexco partners with clients to successfully deliver projects that contribute to Atlantic Canada’s continued growth and development.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly strategic Vice President of Finance to provide executive-level oversight for the Nexco Group. As the ultimate owner of our financial vision, you will drive big-picture planning, manage complex cash flow and risk, and optimize internal controls to ensure sustainable, profitable growth across Nexco and a subsidiary of companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership & Planning

• Serve as the primary financial visionary for the Nexco Group, aligning financial strategies with overarching business goals.
• Provide high-level strategic oversight, partnering directly with the President and executive team to drive profitability, sustainable growth, and execute strategic expansion initiatives.
• Lead comprehensive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), developing forecasts, budgets, long-term projections, and growth targets to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Deliver clear, concise financial presentations to the executive board and key stakeholders.

Reporting, Tax & Governance

• Oversee the timely preparation of financial statements, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP and corporate governance standards.
• Direct corporate tax planning and compliance strategies to minimize liabilities.

Treasury, Risk & Construction Finance

• Manage treasury and complex cash flow cycles to ensure liquidity for operations and capital expenditures.
• Identify and assess financial risks, such as market, credit, and operational risks. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, safeguarding the company’s financial health.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the finance and accounting department.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance.
• Actively mentor and develop internal talent to build a best-in-class finance function that supports long-term objectives.

Process Optimization & Scaling

• Establish and enforce robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable financial processes that can accommodate continued, rapid business expansion.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or related roles, with at least 5-7 years in senior management and leadership positions.
• CPA designation and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Deep understanding of construction-specific financial principles, including project accounting, WIP reporting, and construction cash flow cycles.
• Exceptional ability to lead, mentor, and develop a finance team, with a collaborative approach to empowering existing staff to grow in their roles.
• Proven expertise in high-level strategy, complex financial planning, and enterprise-level projections.
• Demonstrated experience leading companies through growth phases and successfully improving financial processes.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling.

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic leader who wants to lead our financial future, shape company-wide strategy, and earn a long-term stake in our success. We pride ourselves on an inspiring culture rooted in honest collaboration, a commitment to mentorship, and a positive team attitude. If you are motivated by sustainable growth and the chance to build a lasting legacy across two expanding companies, this role offers both immense impact and opportunity. Apply today or reach out to Ian Sullivan via ian@venor.ca or Andrea Murray via andrea@venor.ca

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.