Jim McCaw

Chief Financial Officer

Jim was instrumental in establishing Cliffbrake Corporation as a family office in January 2021.  Jim is responsible for Cliffbrake’s financial and tax strategy, as well as its accounting and reporting.  Together with Steve and Nina, he reviews all potential new investments. 

Prior to moving to Cliffbrake, Jim spent the previous 12 years as Chief Financial Officer of affiliated company The Regional Group of Companies Inc., a period of dramatic growth in revenue, profitability and employment – all of which grew by more than 500%.  During that time, we established eQ Homes Inc., now one of Ottawa’s pre-eminent builders.

Prior to joining Regional Group, Jim acted as CFO of software company Eedo Knowledgeware, where he successfully negotiated a profitable sale for the founders.  Jim’s career started with more than 20 years at KPMG, with his last 10 years acting as partner in charge of KPMG’s Ottawa Corporate Finance practice, advising clients on debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, financial strategy and divestiture. 

Jim’s professional qualifications include a Bachelor of Mathematics (Dean’s Honours) from University of Waterloo, Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), a license as a trustee in bankruptcy, and a Corporate Finance (CF) practitioner designation.

Jim has a strong commitment to the community, currently acting as a volunteer board member for the Capital Angel Network.  He was Chair of the Board for the Victorian Order of Nurses for two years as part of his nine years on its board.