Chief Financial Officer

Job summary

Lead financial operations and advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and organizational planning. Oversee finance functions, compliance, external relationships, funding initiatives, financial controls, and staff development.

Job details

Our client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership and help guide the organization's long-term direction. Working closely with the CEO and executive team, the CFO will oversee financial operations, planning, regulatory requirements, and key external relationships while providing clear financial insight to support organizational priorities. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on finance leader with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Provide financial leadership and recommendations to the CEO, executive team, and Board Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and month-end and year-end activities Manage core finance functions, including accounts payable, payroll, investments, pension, and benefits administration Ensure accurate and timely government, tax, regulatory, and financial reporting Maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks, creditors, government agencies, and other external partners Guide financial planning and support effective management of organizational assets and resources Support strategic initiatives involving grants, forgivable loans, mortgages, and other funding opportunities Maintain appropriate financial controls, policies, procedures, and privacy practices Lead, mentor, and develop staff while promoting accountability and professional growth Your strengths include: CPA designation Senior-level experience overseeing finance and accounting operations Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASNPO, and applicable financial reporting requirements Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning Ability to communicate financial results and recommendations effectively to executive and Board-level stakeholders Experience working with auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and funding partners Proven leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities Experience with grants, financing, pension, or benefits administration considered an asset Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to complete a criminal record check If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly to Rob Mella. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

Lead financial operations and advise the CEO, executive team, and Board on financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and organizational planning. Oversee finance functions, compliance, external relationships, funding initiatives, financial controls, and staff development.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and senior-level experience overseeing finance and accounting operations, with strong knowledge of GAAP, ASNPO, and applicable reporting requirements. Candidates should have expertise in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, stakeholder communication, external financial relationships, and team leadership; experience with grants, financing, pensions, or benefits is an asset.

Benefits

• Pension Administration
• Benefits Administration

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• People leadership · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Leadership
• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• GAAP
• ASNPO
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Controls
• Strategic Planning
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Investment Management
• Grant and Funding Management
• People Leadership

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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