Hybrid Fractional CFO

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About the role

  • 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

Job title

Fractional CFO

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

CA$130,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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