Vice President, Finance
Cresco (Filled)
Halifax, NS
Cresco is a leading, high-quality people-centric community builder.
For over 30 years, the owners of Cresco, first-generation Canadians Hossein Mousavi and Taleb Abidali, and their team have built award-winning homes and communities across Halifax Regional Municipality. The magic of this successful family-owned company is in its collaboration with customers, partners and a loyal network of builders and trades. Cresco is known for its relentless focus on quality and artistry in building homes and developing communities such as The Ravines of Bedford South and The Parks of West Bedford.
Whether building single-family homes, multi-unit residential or commercial properties, or working through master-planned developments, Cresco has a long-term perspective on land acquisition, partnerships, community building and the innovative use of design and building principles.
With over fifty industry and community awards and progressive, long-term thinking, Cresco is deeply committed to giving back, evidenced by its active participation and support of organizations such as the Cobequid Health Centre Foundation, Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation, Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation, Halifax YMCA, Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association, Urban Development Institute, Halifax Partnership, Halifax Chamber of Commerce, and Family Business Atlantic. Cresco has also built lottery homes for multiple charities over the past two decades.
As part of orderly succession planning and to support the company’s growth, Cresco is recruiting its next Vice President, Finance (VP). Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the VP is a key member of the executive team and plays a critical role in developing and implementing the financial strategy of Cresco. The VP is responsible for providing financial oversight, financial reporting, cost management, forecasting, data/analysis and insights, budgeting, capital deployment, and regulatory filings. The VP is responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the CEO, in collaboration with the Advisory Board.
The successful candidate has an undergraduate degree and CPA designation, and at least seven years of leadership experience and depth in financial and accounting management, ideally in an integrated company with experience in various facets of real estate. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and build strong internal relationships and external partnerships. The VP is a passionate team player and leader who thrives in a dynamic business and who is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the real estate sector.
To learn more about Cresco please visit www.cresco.ca.
Royer Thompson is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive roster of candidates to our clients. We welcome and encourage applications from the following under-represented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of one of these under-represented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.
Cresco will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing or selection process, please contact Brent Wallace at bwallace@royerthompson.com.
If this exciting growth opportunity captures your interest, please submit your resume and interest online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Greg Dickie or Brent Wallace in confidence at 902-422-2099.
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