CFO directing financial operations and strategic leadership at Springboard, a charitable organization supporting community development. Responsible for financial management, compliance, and team mentorship.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership to support the organization’s vision and mission.
Lead and manage budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, accounting standards, and financial policies.
Oversee audit processes, internal controls, and risk management systems.
Direct capital project financing and housing development funding strategies.
Lead IT and Facilities functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Manage relationships with financial institutions, funders, and external auditors.
Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
Collaborate with the CEO and senior leadership to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Evaluate and recommend system enhancements or new tools to improve efficiency
Enhance financial reporting and dashboards to support data-driven decisions
Engage in regular budget reforecasting, including updates on actuals against budgets in order to identify potential slippage or overspending
Report to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial performance and strategic issues
Lead, coach, and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support procurement, contracts, and financial modeling for new initiatives.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline is an asset
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required
Minimum of 10 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience in the non-profit or public sector preferred.
Proven success in managing large budgets, capital financing, IT systems, and housing development.
Experience with compliance, board reporting, and strategic planning
Advanced skills in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
High level of judgement, discretion, and professionalism
Proficiency in financial software, Excel, and enterprise systems
Ability to build strong relationships with senior leaders, funders and stakeholders
Proven track record in government relations, partnership building, and stakeholder engagement
Strong financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets
Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the proven ability to plan, develop and execute creative approaches to complex financial issues.
High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Strategic thinker with an execution-focused mindset
Ability to speak French is an asset.
Experience in the non-profit, social services sector.
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