About Make Space:

Make Space is a fast-growing Canadian storage solutions provider present in six provinces, aiming for nationwide coverage. Our investment funds currently encompass over 55 properties, and we are actively acquiring fixed assets and developing new sites. Our team oversees traditional and portable storage facilities, real estate investments, and ongoing capital projects. As we continue to grow exponentially, we are looking for an experienced financial leader to strategically steer our financial operations, investment management, and capital market activities.

Role Overview:

Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in developing and implementing the financial strategy of Make Space Group of Companies. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, capital raising, investor relations, corporate governance, reporting for Offering Memoranda (OM), and compliance. This role is critical to supporting our executive team in executing Make Space's aggressive growth and acquisition strategy. The CFO will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Board's Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees.

Our ideal candidate will possess progressive experience in legal matters, deal analysis and negotiations, maintaining investor relationships, ensuring partnership compliance, and navigating private and institutional financing.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Networking and Relationship Building
• Planning and Organization
• Problem-Solving
• Resource and Fiscal Management
• Strategic Thinking

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and board to drive long-term strategy and enterprise value.
• Working with the VP of Finance, ensuring the reporting is delivered punctually and accurately.
• Support and lead financial planning across business units, including acquisitions and integrations.

Capital Markets & Fund Oversight

• Lead equity and debt fundraising efforts; maintain relationships with lenders and investors.
• Lead the development, accuracy and execution of a prospectus during raising.
• Manage Offering Memorandum (OM) compliance, updates, and fund documentation.
• Oversee LP reporting, capital calls, and investment return tracking.

Investor Relations

• Manage investor reporting, communications, and meetings.
• Represent Make Space in financial discussions with current and prospective investors.
• Understanding of NAV reporting and requirements.

Governance & Financial Control

• Own the financial reporting, compliance, and risk management functions.
• Ensure systems, internal controls, and audit processes are scalable and efficient.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance with securities regulators and tax authorities.
• Lead audit processes and internal controls.
• Oversee accounting, tax planning, cash management, and budgeting.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing finance and investor relations team.
• Foster cross-training and succession planning to reduce single points of failure.

Qualifications:

• CPA/CA required; CFA or MBA an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including capital raising and fund operations.
• Experience with OM-based funds, real estate portfolios, or institutional investors is preferred.
• Skilled in strategy execution, financial storytelling, and operational problem-solving.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Motivate teams to deliver quality materials under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Must be able to travel from time to time.
• Must be able to attend and conduct presentations.