Chief Financial Officer - Burlington

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors with twenty-four key locations in Ontario and over 400 employees. We are a proud family owned, Canadian company and are headquartered in Burlington, ON. We are proud to be a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Having been in business since 1957, we are an established and well-respected company in the industry. Culture Our core purpose is Customer First- Employee Driven. We strive for an inspiring culture and integrity in all that we do. Our success is powered by our people. We invest in the training & development of our employees and encourage career growth across all areas. We celebrate success and show recognition for a job well done. We believe a more diverse and inclusive environment brings strength to our organization, helps our customers to succeed and creates a significant competitive edge. What you'll be doing If you are a hands-on, pragmatic financial leader with proven CFO experience in multi-site, complex distribution businesses, or similar complex environments who can thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial culture, this may be an opportunity for you. The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, accountable for safeguarding the organization's financial health, integrity, and long-term sustainability. Acting as a trusted advisor to ownership, the CFO will provide forward-looking financial insight, lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise-wide performance management, and establish KPIs that drive profitability and optimize cost structure. This individual will oversee cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation to ensure financial stability, while leading banking relationships and financing strategies to support disciplined investment, growth initiatives, and acquisitions. What you bring to the table The successful candidate will be a hands-on, player-coach leader who is analytical, data-driven, and collaborative, with strong business acumen and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights. They will lead and develop high-performing Finance and IT teams, integrate technology and ERP systems to enhance scalability, and partner closely with leadership to position the business for continued long-term success. This is a critical role for someone who operates with an ownership mindset, balances strategic thinking with execution, and can build alignment across the organization to support sustained growth. Don’t have all of these qualifications? Feel free to send in your resume, we can train you on what you need to know or there might be another role that fits better. We believe in taking care of our people Major medical + dental coverage for yourself and your dependents (flex plan options available) Employee Assistance Program Global travel coverage Pension plan with contribution matching Training, development and career growth opportunities Tuition re-imbursement program Promote from within culture A diverse and inclusive workplace Caring and nurturing environment Words that our employees use to describe us Inclusive, team-oriented, motivating, happy, forward thinking, innovative, successful! *Flexible interview options are available!

The CFO is responsible for safeguarding the organization's financial health, integrity, and long-term sustainability. This includes leading financial planning, managing cash flow, and overseeing banking relationships to support growth and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with proven CFO experience in multi-site distribution or complex business environments. They must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to lead Finance and IT teams.

• Major Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Employee Assistance Program • Global Travel Coverage • Pension Plan With Contribution Matching • Training And Development • Tuition Reimbursement

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• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Performance Management
• KPI Establishment
• Cash Flow Management
• Liquidity Management
• Capital Allocation
• Banking Relationships
• Financing Strategies
• ERP Systems Integration
• Team Leadership
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Acquisitions

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Logistics

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine