Chief Financial Officer

FBC Farm and Small Business Tax Consultants; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Calgary is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with extensive ERP/SaaS implementation experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to engage with boards. This full-time, executive-level position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to shape financial strategy in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package

Professional development support

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record with ERP/SaaS system implementations.
• Board-level experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial excellence while advising the executive team.
• Lead quarterly board meetings and collaborate on financial strategy.
• Spearhead ERP and SaaS implementations.

Skills

Financial leadership

ERP/SaaS implementation

Analytical mindset

Strategic communication

Education

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at FBC, A Harvest Group Company — Calgary, AB (hybrid). Full-time, Executive Level. The CFO will be a strategic financial leader who combines technical precision with executive presence, driving financial excellence while serving as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with demonstrated expertise in ERP/SaaS implementations and the analytical acumen to see beyond the numbers. This role requires a hands-on leader who can dive into data modeling, reconcile accounts, and work directly in systems to ensure accuracy and integrity. This position balances boardroom strategy with operational execution, maintaining both the big-picture vision and attention to granular financial processes that drive organizational success.

Board Relations & Strategic Leadership

• Serve as primary financial liaison to the Board of Directors, preparing comprehensive financial reports and presentations that drive informed decision-making
• Lead quarterly board meetings with clear, actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with board committees on audit, compensation, and risk management initiatives
• Partner with the CEO and board to develop and execute long-term financial strategy with unwavering accuracy

Technology Implementation & Systems Excellence

• Spearhead ERP and SaaS platform implementations, ensuring seamless integration with existing financial processes and optimal user adoption
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that enhance financial reporting capabilities, operational efficiency, and scalable growth
• Oversee system optimization strategies across the finance organization while establishing robust financial controls and reporting frameworks
• Lead technology-enabled compliance processes to meet all regulatory requirements and accounting standards

Team Development & High-Performance Culture

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering professional development and career growth at all organizational levels
• Create a collaborative culture that balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring team members excel in both detailed work and executive-level analysis
• Establish scalable financial processes and controls that support organizational growth while maintaining accuracy and integrity
• Develop comprehensive talent pipeline strategies and succession planning to ensure long-term team excellence

Strategic Financial Leadership & Communication

• Lead comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes with sophisticated analysis and strategic recommendations
• Serve as a key strategic advisor, providing critical thinking beyond traditional financial metrics to drive business performance
• Present complex financial insights to diverse audiences from technical teams to board members and stakeholders with clarity and executive presence
• Drive investor relations and stakeholder communications while continuously developing finance team capabilities

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred

• Experience

• 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Proven track record with ERP/SaaS system implementations and optimization
• Board-level experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with directors
• Experience in entrepreneurial or high-growth organizations highly desirable

Core Competencies

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in all financial processes
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with boardroom presence
• Advanced critical thinking abilities with capacity to analyze complex business challenges
• Strong analytical mindset complemented by strategic business acumen
• Demonstrated leadership in driving organizational change and transformation

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment
• Direct board interaction and executive-level decision-making authority
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Comprehensive benefits package

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a detail-oriented financial executive who thrives in entrepreneurial environments. You possess the rare combination of technical precision and strategic vision, comfortable presenting to boards while ensuring every number is accurate to the penny. Your ERP/SaaS implementation experience has taught you how technology can transform financial operations, and your critical thinking skills help you identify opportunities others might miss.

Why Harvest?

At Harvest, we’re committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself—mastering your craft and advancing your career. We offer competitive pay, solid benefits, and opportunities for development. Integrity is the foundation of everything we do, and every voice counts. We celebrate as a team when we clear hurdles and grow together.

If you envision yourself thriving in this supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by the Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available on request during all stages of the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation across Canada. If you require any accommodations, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.