Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job summary

The CFO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing financial strategy, accounting, and risk stewardship. They lead multi-disciplinary teams across Finance, Asset Protection, and IT to ensure operational excellence and financial strength.

Job details

Be part of an organization that is fully member-owned, sustainable, and deeply invested in the communities it serves. North Central Co-op provides goods and services across Stony Plain, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Legal, Sherwood Park, and Edson. With over 140,000 member-owners, 650+ team members, and a growing network of retail and energy operations, we are proud of the role we play in Western Canada—and excited about what’s next. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.northcentralco-op.crs. What you’ll do: As Chief Financial Officer, you are a strategic partner to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for shaping and executing North Central Co-op’s financial strategy while leading key enterprise functions. You will oversee Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and Information Technology, ensuring financial strength, operational excellence, and risk stewardship across the organization. · Lead the financial stewardship of the Co-op, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial reporting, tax, and compliance. · Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on short- and long-term strategic planning, enterprise decision-making, and policy development. · Develop and execute North Central Co-op’s financial strategy, including capital planning, investments, and merger or acquisition activity. · Provide financial insight and economic analysis on matters of significant impact, including pricing, cash flow, capital additions, and competitive trends. · Anticipate business risks and opportunities, ensuring strong financial controls, and regulatory compliance. · Lead NCC’s Enterprise Risk Management strategy by overseeing risk processes, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of proactive risk awareness across the organization. · Lead and develop high-performing teams across Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and I.T. · Collaborate within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) to ensure alignment and best practices. · Support governance and Board reporting within the Co-op’s governance structure. Regular travel to North Central Co-op locations is required to enable connection with teams and locations. Why it matters: Unlike traditional businesses, we're owned by our members—the same people who use our products and services. When we are profitable, our member-owners and their communities benefit. This unique business model sets us apart and makes us truly different. Working at Co-op gives you the opportunity to do work that truly matters. Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities. Who you are: You are a seasoned, values-driven executive who brings both strategic vision and operational discipline, as well as the following: · Degree, preferably in Business or Finance · CPA designation is a requirement · 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles, preferably in a retail setting. · Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work effectively with Boards and executive leadership · Confidence with public speaking, presenting to different audiences and engaging with individuals across our association and externally Our Team Members receive competitive wages and an employer-contributed pension plan as well as recognition programs for service. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. North Central embraces diversity and inclusion and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows every person to bring their whole self to work. Please note applicants to this posting will be asked to complete a criminal record check. Applications may be used to fill future vacancies within North Central Co-op’s trading area. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply directly on our job board . For more information on North Central Co-op’s hiring process, including helpful tips to prepare before and during an interview, please visit the following link: The Hiring Process | North Central Co-op We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

What you’ll do

The CFO serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, overseeing financial strategy, accounting, and risk stewardship. They lead multi-disciplinary teams across Finance, Asset Protection, and IT to ensure operational excellence and financial strength.

Requirements

Candidates must have a CPA designation, a degree in Business or Finance, and over 10 years of finance experience with at least 8 years in senior leadership. Proven ability to lead teams and engage with Boards of Directors is required.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Pension Plan • Recognition Programs for Service • Learning and Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Strategy
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost Management
• Financial Reporting
• Tax Compliance
• Capital Planning
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Executive Leadership
• Asset Protection
• Information Technology Oversight
• Economic Analysis
• Board Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Energy
• Administrative