Director of Finance

Director of Finance — LCL Group of Companies

Location: Moncton or Charlo, New Brunswick

Join our team! LCL Group of Companies is hiring an experienced Director of Finance to lead and take full ownership of the accounting and finance functions across our group of construction companies, including L.C.L. Excavation (2006) Inc, Pavage J.R. Lagacé Paving Inc, and MacArthur's Paving (2026) Inc.

Reporting directly to the President, this senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, strengthening internal controls, and leading the accounting team. The Director of Finance will work closely with Operations to support financial performance, sound business decisions, and continuous improvement.

This position offers the opportunity to play an increasingly important role in the group's overall direction and become a key member of the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership and accountability for the accounting and finance functions across the group of companies

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial statements and consolidated reporting across all companies

• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger management

• Manage construction job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, and project financial performance analysis

• Work with Operations to review project cost-to-complete forecasts, estimated margins, and cost variances

• Lead cash-flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial planning

• Develop and oversee annual budgets, financial forecasts, and management reporting

• Collaborate with Operations to evaluate profitability, equipment costs, capital expenditures, and opportunities for improvement

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and consistent financial processes across the group

• Lead improvements to Acumatica ERP and related financial systems to increase efficiency and reporting capabilities

• Manage relationships with external accountants, financial institutions, and other professional advisors

• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a strong and accountable accounting team

• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions

• Work closely with the President and senior leadership to support the group's continued growth and long-term financial performance

• Develop, streamline, and standardize financial processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and ease of use, establishing reliable controls that allow for oversight and periodic review rather than constant hands-on involvement

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience in a senior accounting or financial management role

• Proven ability to lead an accounting department, manage teams, and take ownership of financial operations

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, and multi-company accounting

• Experience with construction accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project forecasting strongly preferred

• CPA designation preferred

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis skills

• Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, systems, and departmental performance

• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; Acumatica experience is an asset

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and communicate financial information clearly

• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable making decisions and managing competing priorities

• A humble, hardworking, and results-driven approach to leadership

Why Join LCL Group?

• Competitive salary

• Full-time leadership position

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Opportunity to take ownership of the financial operations of a growing group of construction companies

• Direct involvement with the President and the opportunity to become a key member of the senior leadership team

• Opportunity to build and develop a strong accounting team and improve financial systems and processes

• A respected family-owned construction group with established operations throughout New Brunswick