Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Job summary

The Deputy CFO provides leadership across accounting, treasury, financial planning, and capital finance to support strategic decision-making. They are responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring the finance team.

Job details

Deputy Chief Financial Officer Prince Rupert, BC Reference # AC - 7380 Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) to recruit a Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) to join their leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Deputy CFO will provide leadership across accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, procurement, financial reporting, and capital finance. This role will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making, overseeing day-to-day financial operations, and ensuring the organization maintains strong financial management, governance, and reporting practices. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in support of organizational priorities and capital investment plans. • Prepare financial analysis, business cases, and investment models to support executive and Board decision-making. • Oversee treasury operations, liquidity management, financing arrangements, and banking relationships. • Provide financial oversight of capital projects and procurement activities, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. • Lead the preparation of accurate and timely IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reporting. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial systems, reporting processes, internal controls, and finance operations. • Coordinate the annual external audit process and ensure compliance with regulatory, taxation, and reporting requirements. • Prepare materials and reporting for the Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee, and Board of Directors. • Partner with leaders across the organization to support budgeting, resource allocation, and operational decision-making. • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. YOUR REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline. • CPA designation required; MBA or other advanced business or finance education considered an asset. • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including 5 years of experience in a senior finance role with responsibility for financial planning, reporting, treasury, and governance. • Experience supporting Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and senior executive leadership teams. KEY SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS • Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, treasury management, internal controls, and financial planning practices. • Demonstrated success improving finance functions, systems, processes, and reporting capabilities. • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. • Experience within infrastructure, transportation, marine, logistics, public sector, or other capital-intensive industries would be considered an asset. • Ability to obtain and maintain Transport Canada Security Clearance. This is a current vacancy; salary range is $189,000 - $245,000. To express interest in this opportunity, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. For more information, please contact Adam Creaghan, Partner, at acreaghan@kbrs.ca or 647-336-1416 or Lauren MacDonald, Recruitment Specialist, at laurenmacdonald@kbrs.ca or 902-407-1427. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Lauren know. Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice, we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.

What you’ll do

The Deputy CFO provides leadership across accounting, treasury, financial planning, and capital finance to support strategic decision-making. They are responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring the finance team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a CPA designation with at least 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and experience supporting executive leadership or Boards is required.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial planning
• Treasury management
• IFRS compliance
• Capital finance
• Strategic decision-making
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal controls
• Procurement
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Risk management
• Governance
• Financial analysis
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Transportation
• Logistics