Chief Financial Officer

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Focus Equities is a privately held Canadian corporation that provides development, investment and project finance in real estate, infrastructure and mining. Founded more than 50 years ago by successful Canadian entrepreneur and visionary, Kenneth Mariash Senior, Focus has an extraordinary track record of success in identifying unique parcels of land and turning them into unparalleled successes through innovative master planning and sound development execution. With deep development expertise, financial creditability, project and technical creativity and operational expertise, Focus has delivered exceptional projects across North America.

Focus acts as both the developer and active financial investor in large complex projects. Whether it is large master-planned communities or expansive industrial development, Focus is renowned for being a progressive market leader in its design and execution of real estate projects. With its visionary leadership, global expertise and tremendous market reputation, Focus, and its associated companies, have developed, purchased or sold more than 15 million square feet of real estate and more than 10,000 residential units throughout North America.

Current projects include the premier provincial asset Bayview Place – a mixed-used development in the heart of Victoria. The 20-acre hilltop site is adjacent to the provincial capital’s inner harbour, a 10-minute walk from downtown, and includes four districts.

The role -

The Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") will report directly to the Owner and will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. The CFO will oversee all financial functions of the organization and will play a critical role in guiding and managing the evaluation, financing, negotiation and closing of real estate investment opportunities, including asset dispositions and leasing. Furthermore, the CFO will work in partnership with the Owner in formulating the company's future direction and supporting the development of strategic initiatives.

The CFO will have responsibility for managing and reporting on all fiscal and fiduciary affairs of Focus, including reporting to ownership, investors and lenders; cash and investment management; budgeting and forecasting; and managing the day to day operations of the accounting department.

Additionally, the CFO will direct the implementation of strategic business plans, supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiation, assist in managing investor relations, secure appropriate financing requirements, as well as monitor and manage risk.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ownership and executive level technical oversight of all finance related matters for Focus and associated companies;
• Oversee capital and business financing. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key financial partners including funders, investors, partners, government and vendors
• Oversee the development of annual consolidated financial statements
• Support the identification and evaluation of real estate investment opportunities, including alternative sales and development strategies for existing assets;
• Development and management of financing, equity and joint venture partnerships;
• Supporting the development and execution of a strategic plan and organizational business plan;
• Deliver results against the approved budget and business plan
• Develop tax strategies and planning

Please note that while Head Office is based in Victoria, and a local presence preferred - a remote / hybrid working model or relocation from other parts of Canada will be considered if relevant.