Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer

Somerset West Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset West Community Health Centre seeks a Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer to oversee financial health and corporate functions. This executive role demands strategic leadership and a commitment to equity, ensuring the organization's operations align with its mission to serve diverse communities. The position requires a master's degree and CPA designation, along with substantial experience in financial and corporate services management.

Benefits

Health benefits

Life insurance

HOOPP pension plan

Time-off entitlements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field or significant experience.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial health and operational integrity of the organization.
• Oversee corporate services functions including finance, IT, and facilities management.
• Serve as advisor to CEO on financial planning and risk management.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Financial Management Expertise

Corporate Services Oversight

Engagement and Communication

Team Leadership and Talent Development

Education

Master’s level degree in business, public or health administration

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer

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Position Title: Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer

Classification: Executive Office

Job Type: Regular, Full Time Employee (35 hrs/week)

Department: Corporate Services

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Compensation: $114, 194 to $135, 423 annually plus a comprehensive compensation package that includes time-off entitlements, health benefits, life insurance, and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Application Deadline : June 20 th , 2025 by 5:00pm or until suitable candidate is found.

Apply at: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/700

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About us:

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What You’ll Do

The Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for safeguarding the financial health and operational integrity of the organization. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of all corporate service functions, including finance (budgeting, controls, systems, procurement, and funding agreements), facilities management (plant, property, equipment, and cleaning services), corporate administration, reception, and information technology.

The Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer leads the development and execution of financial and operational strategies that ensure sustainability, legal compliance, and alignment with organizational priorities. They serve as a principal advisor to the CEO and Board on financial planning, risk management, and resource allocation, while also fostering strong working relationships with funders, partners, and internal stakeholders.

This is a critical executive leadership role that blends strategic thinking with operational execution. The Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer ensures the effective integration of corporate services into the organization’s broader mandate and contributes to organization-wide initiatives that enhance impact, efficiency, and service excellence.

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What We’re Looking For

Your Education Path

·Master’s level degree in business, public or health administration; or other relevant graduate degree. A relevant undergraduate degree with additional years of direct experience may be considered.

·A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

Life and Work Experience

·Senior financial experience with significant levels of management and budgetary responsibilities.

·Minimum of 10 years of progressive management experience in finance and corporate services of complex non-profit organizations.

·Experience in health care and nonprofit sector is preferred.

Language Requirement

·English, spoken and written required

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What You Bring to the Table

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Proven ability to develop and lead multi-year financial strategies, organizational budgeting processes, and sustainability planning aligned with strategic goals.
• Executive Advisory Capacity: Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership and Boards on financial performance, risk, and resource allocation.
• Financial Management Expertise: Deep understanding of nonprofit financial operations, including GAAP compliance, fund accounting, audit preparation, and funding agreement management.
• Corporate Services Oversight: Strong skills in managing integrated corporate services functions, including IT systems, facilities, procurement, and administrative operations.
• Policy and Compliance Knowledge: Ability to develop, implement, and monitor corporate policies, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Operational Systems Thinking: Capacity to lead cross-functional improvements that enhance internal systems, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Team Leadership and Talent Development: Skilled in building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and equity.
• Engagement and Communication: Effective communicator and relationship-builder with funders, auditors, vendors, and internal interest holders.
• Equity-Informed Leadership: Commitment to embedding principles of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion within financial and operational decision-making.
• Change Management and Adaptability: Experience navigating complexity and leading organizational change in dynamic, high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to work under pressure, ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects and demands, and ability to be flexible to achieve organizational goals. Competency in applying quality improvement tools is an asset.

Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Demonstrates commitment to equity, cultural competence, advocacy, collaborative leadership, emotional intelligence, intercultural communication, data literacy, and continuous learning to create a workplace that values diversity, ensures inclusion, and fosters belonging.

Is committed to being a leader in healthcare by offering the best possible services to clients based on identified best practices and client needs. Puts the client at the heart of all efforts and delivery.Seeks understanding of and delivering to the client’s needs.

Organizational Awareness

Understands the complex environment in which SWCHC operates, including the health care sector environment, the political climate and the relationships of teams and individuals within our centre.

Managing Change

Recognizes, initiates and/or manages change initiatives which focus on enhancing our service delivery and contributes to the current and future success of our centre.

Accountability

Understands areas of responsibility and activities that need to be undertaken to meet goals. Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member. Displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; delivers on commitments to maintain the clients’ trust and foster client loyalty.

Developing Self and Others

Recognizes the importance of ongoing development and lifelong learning in self and others.Actively coaches and mentors employees and others.Is open, approachable and willing to provide support, advice and guidance to others.

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Ready to Apply?

Take your career to the next level ! S ubmit a cover letter and your resume by 5:00pm on June 20 th , 2025, to: https://swchc.bamboohr.com/careers/700

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Somerset West Community Health Centre is an equal opportunity employer who values the diversity of individuals in our programs and services.

We welcome and encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, Two-Spirit, nonbinary, LGBTQ+ people; people with disabilities; and members of other equity seeking groups. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.

Due to the high volume of applicants, we can neither confirm receipt of nor respond to inquiries regarding your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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