CFO at Enkel leading financial operations for not-for-profit organizations in Canada. Mentoring future finance leaders while overseeing strategic financial initiatives and compliance.
Responsibilities
Act as the senior finance lead for a portfolio of not-for-profit clients, building trusted relationships with executive directors, senior leaders, and boards
Lead board-level and executive-level financial discussions, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
Support clients with annual budgeting, multi-year forecasting, cash flow planning, and scenario analysis
Advise on funder, grant, and restricted funding reporting requirements, including variance analysis and compliance support
Provide strategic guidance on financial sustainability, governance, and financial risk management
Support clients through audits and year-end processes, including liaison with external auditors and advisors
Ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting under ASNPO
Lead complex accounting discussions related to restricted contributions, deferred revenue, fund accounting, and multi-entity structures
Provide expert guidance on sales tax compliance for not-for-profit organizations
Review and oversee financial statements and reporting prepared by Controllers and accounting teams
Champion cloud-based accounting tools, including QuickBooks Online (QBO), and related ecosystem apps
Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automation, and financial workflows for clients
Oversee the development of dashboards and reporting frameworks to support funders, boards, and management teams
Mentor and develop Controllers and junior finance team members, supporting their technical and professional growth
Review work, provide coaching, and help build strong client-facing skills across the team
Contribute to internal training, best practices, and the continued development of Enkel’s not-for-profit CFO and controllership offerings
Play an active role in scaling the NPO practice as we add 100 new organizations this year.
Requirements
15 or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience
CPA designation or equivalent recognized accounting designation
Deep expertise in Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
Experience working in both public accounting and within the accounting or finance department of a not-for-profit organization
Strong experience supporting boards, executive teams, and funders
Proven expertise in sales tax compliance for not-for-profit organizations, including registrations, filings, and rebate recovery
Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives
Advanced working knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) and cloud accounting ecosystems
A passion for technology-enabled finance and modern service delivery
Proven ability to mentor and develop junior team members
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly and confidently.
Benefits
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location
Employer-paid benefits for you and your family
Generous paid time off, including vacation and flex days
A collaborative, values-driven culture with regular team events
The opportunity to work exclusively with not-for-profit organizations
A leadership role in one of Canada’s fastest-growing, tech-enabled accounting firms
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