Herb Eibensteiner, CPA, CGA, MBA

Executive Leader

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About

Profile: Purpose-driven Chief Financial Officer and senior executive with extensive experience leading finance and operations in complex growth-oriented organizations. Proven ability to build high-performing finance teams, optimize systems and processes, and strengthen internal controls. Expertise in financial strategy, FP&A, cash flow management, risk management, and compliance. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, scalability, and sustainable growth. Calm and decisive under pressure with a balance of risk and opportunity mindset.

Experience

  • Chief Financial Officer at Core Site Solutions Ltd.
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Senior financial leader for a large civil construction company. Responsible for financial stewardship, technology transformation, and organizational restructuring to support growth. • Restructured the finance and accounting team, shifting from siloed entity-based roles to streamlined functional finance roles, improving efficiency and accuracy. • Implemented cloud-based financial systems, reducing downtime and improving reporting timeliness. • Leading transition to AI-enabled enterprise applications, enhancing data-driven decision-making. • Oversaw corporate restructuring, working with legal and auditors to ensure compliance and continuity. • Leading transition of banking and credit facilities to strengthen liquidity and financial flexibility.

  • Covenant House Vancouver (8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jul 2022 - Nov 2022 · 5 mos

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jul 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Associate Executive Director
      Nov 2018 - Jul 2019 · 9 mos

  • Vice President, Operations & Chief Financial Officer at Business Council of British Columbia
    Jan 2009 - Nov 2014 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Senior leader at the Business Council of British Columbia, a member based non-profit providing public-policy research and advocacy on issues to enhance BC’s competitiveness and prosperity.

  • Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Daedalus Projects Inc.
    May 2007 - Dec 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Senior leader at Daedalus Projects, an entrepreneurial real estate development company that worked on both large and mid-scale developments in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

  • Director of Development & Controller at Mammoth Crossing Development Ltd.
    Jan 2006 - Apr 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Senior leader at Mammoth Crossing Development, an entrepreneurial real estate development company created to manage all aspects of a $150 million mixed-use development in Mammoth Lakes, California.