Job Details

Canadian Adventure Charters Inc. (CAC) is seeking an accomplished and visionaryChief Financial Officer (CFO)to lead the financial strategy and operational expansion of our corporation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CFO will play a pivotal role in shaping CAC's strategic direction, overseeing financial operations, investor relations, and driving business development.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in world-class expedition and adventure charters, luxury yachting, scientific research, and large-scale marine operations. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of structuring CAC as apublicly traded corporationwhile driving profitability and international expansion.

The CFO will spearhead the development ofa state-of-the-art research explorer expedition platform, athrill-seeking adventure charter experience for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI), and anonline brand, booking platform, and shopping center. Additionally, they will play a key role in promotingNewfoundland & Labrador, the Northwest Passage, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Canada's Arctic regions, Greenland, Iceland, and other international destinationsas premier luxury yachting destinations, supportingexpedition tourism, submersible dive expeditions, treasure and shipwreck recovery, underwater documentary production, and climate change research.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to theBoard of Directorsof Canadian Adventure Charters Inc.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Financial Oversight

• Define and execute CAC'sfinancial and strategic visionin alignment with corporate objectives.
• Develop and managefinancial models and portfolios ranging from $500M to $10B.
• Ensurefiscal sustainability, implementinglong-term profit expansion initiatives.
• Leadfinancial planning, forecasting, risk management, and investor relations.
• Structure CAC for public tradingand establishpartnerships with Fortune 500 companies.
• Drive the execution of CAC'smission, vision, and financial expansion.

Business Development & Operations Management

• Developworld-class expedition, adventure, and marine operations, includingprivate superyachts, scientific research vessels, and treasure recovery missions.
• Establish CAC as a leader inluxury charter destinations, marine tourism, and deep-sea exploration.
• Oversee the design and construction ofmega-resort developments, includingresearch centers, aquariums, theme restaurants, resort hotels, and marinas.
• Manage relationships withgovernment agencies, investors, financial institutions, and insurers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such asTransport Canada, DNV, Parks Canada, DFO, and First Nation & Innu Nation Governments.
• Develop and implementcorporate governance policiesandstrategic planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance withlegal, ethical, and financial regulationswhile maintaining transparency.
• Leadmergers, acquisitions, and corporate integrationsto drive expansion and profitability.
• Prepare and presentfinancial reports, forecasts, and investment strategiesto the Board.

Stakeholder Relations & Community Engagement

• Cultivate relationships withUHNWI clients, luxury charter companies, brokers, government entities, and global research institutions.
• Advocate for CAC's presence inexpedition-based tourism, scientific research, and environmental initiatives.
• Develop strategic partnerships withprivate and public entitiesto support CAC's vision.
• Supportcorporate social responsibility effortsandemergency preparedness planning.
• Foster ahigh-performance corporate culturethrough effective leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Recruit, train, and manage ahighly skilled workforcein alignment with CAC's growth objectives.
• Establishremuneration policies and performance-based incentives.
• Fluent inEnglish, with proficiency inat least threeof the following languages:French, German, Polish, Spanish, Mandarin, Norwegian, Arabic, Russian.
• Exceptional business writing and communication skills forinvestor relations, branding, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• University degreein a related field such asBusiness, Finance, Economics, or Accounting(CGA designation preferred).
• Must be a Canadian resident.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 yearsinsenior financial leadership, with expertise inmarine industry startups, luxury yachting, offshore expeditions, and scientific research.
• Proven track record inmanaging Fortune 100 and 500 company portfolios and investor relations.
• Extensive experience infinancial restructuring for private investors and public markets.
• Expertise inmega-port resort development, marine infrastructure, and financial structuring.
• Strong background inadventure tourism, deep-sea submersibles, and the film entertainment industry.
• Experience working withpublicly traded CEOs, institutional investors, and government stakeholders.

Working Conditions

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Extensive travel required, including time spent aboardice-class expedition vessels, private jets, helicopters, and support vessels.
• Must be comfortable working inextreme conditions, including open seas, Arctic environments, and remote expedition sites.
• Exposure towildlife, challenging terrain, and unpredictable weather conditions.

Mental & Sensory Demands:

• Requiresexceptional time management, problem-solving, and stress resilience.
• Ability to work underhigh-pressure deadlineswith multiple priorities.
• Mustnotbe prone toseasickness or airsickness.

Compensation

• Highly competitive salary and benefits, commensurate withqualifications, experience, and track record.

Preference will be given to CFOs with expertise in:

• Remote Arctic & Antarctic expeditions
• Super yacht and mega yacht standby support services
• Deep-sea submersibles and underwater exploration
• Treasure and shipwreck salvage recovery
• Expedition, scientific research, and documentary film production
• Climate change research and environmental impact studies
• Exclusive UHNWI membership clubs
• Affiliations with the Explorer Club, National Geographic, BBC

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity for avisionary CFOtorevolutionize the luxury expedition industry. If you are ambitious, thrive inhigh-stakes environments, and possess anelite go-getter- get the job done mindset, we encourage you to apply.

Shape the future of global adventure charters with CAC.