Chief Financial Officer
Headquartered in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, TESC Contracting Company Ltd is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to help lead the organization through its next phase of growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategic success.
About TESC
For more than 50 years, TESC Contracting Company Ltd. has been a trusted partner to clients across Canada's industrial sector, delivering integrated construction, maintenance, fabrication and specialty services in some of the country's most complex operating environments.
TESC provides integrated industrial services that support the full lifecycle of client operations, from capital construction and major shutdowns to sustaining maintenance, fabrication, specialty access, and emergency response. The company's experience spans mining, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and other industrial sectors where safety, quality, schedule, and operational reliability are critical. This diversified portfolio creates a dynamic business environment requiring strong commercial discipline, operational partnership, and financial insight.
TESC's executive team operates with a high degree of collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability. Leaders work together to solve complex challenges, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions that support the long-term success of the organization. The leadership team values open dialogue, mutual respect, and a willingness to challenge ideas constructively. Influence is earned through credibility, collaboration, and results, creating an environment where experienced leaders can make a meaningful contribution across the business.
The Role
TESC is entering an exciting period of growth and evolution. Building on more than 50 years of success, the company is investing in its people, strengthening its commercial strategy, enhancing business systems, and positioning itself for continued long-term success. As TESC continues to expand its commercial presence, strengthen strategic partnerships, and invest in technology and business systems, financial leadership plays an increasingly important role in supporting informed decision-making and long-term success.
The Chief Financial Officer will play a central role in that journey. Beyond leading the finance function, the successful candidate will help shape strategic planning, capital investment decisions, operational performance, governance, and enterprise-wide decision-making while serving as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and executive leadership team.
The Chief Financial Officer is viewed as a strategic business partner, providing financial leadership while contributing to commercial strategy, operational planning, governance, risk management, and organizational growth. The CFO will lead a well-established team of 20+ professionals as well as an outsourced IT team.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Recognizing that no one candidate is likely to meet all of the following qualifications in equal measure, the following experience and qualifications are desirable and will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position:
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
TESC strives to be an inclusive and diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, and of the citizens we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Inuit and Metis People, and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQQIPAA community, and femme-identifying people. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, either in your cover letter or resume.
As part of the recruitment process, KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Should you require an accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please inform KBRS at accommodate@kbrs.ca.
About TESC
For more than 50 years, TESC Contracting Company Ltd. has been a trusted partner to clients across Canada's industrial sector, delivering integrated construction, maintenance, fabrication and specialty services in some of the country's most complex operating environments.
TESC provides integrated industrial services that support the full lifecycle of client operations, from capital construction and major shutdowns to sustaining maintenance, fabrication, specialty access, and emergency response. The company's experience spans mining, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and other industrial sectors where safety, quality, schedule, and operational reliability are critical. This diversified portfolio creates a dynamic business environment requiring strong commercial discipline, operational partnership, and financial insight.
TESC's executive team operates with a high degree of collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability. Leaders work together to solve complex challenges, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions that support the long-term success of the organization. The leadership team values open dialogue, mutual respect, and a willingness to challenge ideas constructively. Influence is earned through credibility, collaboration, and results, creating an environment where experienced leaders can make a meaningful contribution across the business.
The Role
TESC is entering an exciting period of growth and evolution. Building on more than 50 years of success, the company is investing in its people, strengthening its commercial strategy, enhancing business systems, and positioning itself for continued long-term success. As TESC continues to expand its commercial presence, strengthen strategic partnerships, and invest in technology and business systems, financial leadership plays an increasingly important role in supporting informed decision-making and long-term success.
The Chief Financial Officer will play a central role in that journey. Beyond leading the finance function, the successful candidate will help shape strategic planning, capital investment decisions, operational performance, governance, and enterprise-wide decision-making while serving as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO and executive leadership team.
The Chief Financial Officer is viewed as a strategic business partner, providing financial leadership while contributing to commercial strategy, operational planning, governance, risk management, and organizational growth. The CFO will lead a well-established team of 20+ professionals as well as an outsourced IT team.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Recognizing that no one candidate is likely to meet all of the following qualifications in equal measure, the following experience and qualifications are desirable and will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position:
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- CPA designation or equivalent professional designation required
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in industrial construction, EPC, mining, energy or infrastructure environments.
- Strong understanding of project-based accounting, construction contracts, and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with operations and executive leadership teams.
- Advanced financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- Strong knowledge of project accounting, commercial risk management, and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems, financial analytics, and business intelligence tools.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, field-driven organization.
- Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen and execution discipline.
- Commercially astute and comfortable navigating complex, high-risk environments.
- Ability to balance strategic objectives with operational priorities.
- Clear, credible communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Hands-on leader who understands the realities of construction and field operations
- Values-driven, collaborative, and committed to building long-term organizational capability.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
TESC strives to be an inclusive and diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, and of the citizens we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Inuit and Metis People, and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQQIPAA community, and femme-identifying people. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, either in your cover letter or resume.
As part of the recruitment process, KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Should you require an accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please inform KBRS at accommodate@kbrs.ca.