Chief Financial Officer

The CFO Centre Canada; London; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Ontario is seeking experienced CFOs to join their remote team. You will provide part-time CFO services to small and mid-size businesses while enjoying flexibility and support from a global network. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, excellent interpersonal skills, and at least 5 years of CFO experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your portfolio in a collegiate environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Support from a global CFO network

Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years as a CFO with commercial and strategic experience.
• Highly networked with passion for meeting new people and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or construction industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide CFO services to ambitious small to mid-size businesses.
• Work closely with Regional Directors in a collegiate environment.
• Support clients in improving systems, controls, and strategic direction.

Skills

Business strategy

Client relationship management

Financial analysis

Risk management

KPI reporting

Education

CPA or CMA qualification

MBA (asset)

Job description

Overview

The CFO Centre is actively looking for CFOs to join the team in Western Ontario, including Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Niagara Falls, Perth, Stratford, Waterloo and Windsor. This is a remote-based role within the region with a minimum commitment of 3 days per week and flexible hours. Earnings potential depends on the size of your portfolio of clients.

What we do

We’re looking for top quality CFOs who are seeking a new challenge. Joining the CFO Centre will allow you to provide CFO services to ambitious small to mid-size businesses with revenues of $2–$100 million. Our model provides a flexible, affordable option to acquire this skill set from a business whose purpose is making a real difference to our worldwide client base. Whether you come from corporate, SME, independent, or parent returning to work backgrounds, we have opportunities that will allow you to achieve work flexibility and work-life balance.

About the CFO Centre Canada

The CFO Centre Canada has thrived since it was established in 2011, catering to clients across 10 regions nationwide with a powerhouse team of nearly 100 CFOs, and we’re primed for exponential growth in the coming year. The CFO Centre Canada is part of the CFO Centre Group, which began its journey in the UK in 2001.

The CFO Centre Group

• Is the number 1 provider of part-time CFOs
• Operates globally from 90+ locations in 18 countries and 5 continents
• Has over 750+ colleagues globally, across Canada, UK, USA, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Dubai and South Africa

What sets us apart?

We define and deliver the numbers that really matter. We help clients identify figures that drive real impact—not just in business, but in their lives. Whether it’s fostering growth, facilitating acquisitions, streamlining operations, or enabling desired lifestyles.

What Makes a Successful Portfolio CFO?

Our team consists of highly experienced, like-minded CFOs with hands-on CFO experience. Together we build and nurture a portfolio of diverse clients while you enjoy variety, freedom, and work-life balance. You can create a successful portfolio CFO career with The CFO Centre if you are energetic, have entrepreneurial drive, and care deeply about helping business leaders thrive. The life of a portfolio CFO is not just about changing the lives of our clients, it’s about helping you find meaning in your career as well.

You’ll work on a self-employed basis with full support from our wider operational team and fellow CFOs to help you build your portfolio of clients.

Access to a global support network – 750+ global CFOs to support each other, sharing knowledge and experience.

Dedicated regional support team to work closely with you, building bespoke campaigns and your portfolio, plus comprehensive onboarding, mentoring and a global network of colleagues to share best practices and client experiences.

Role and expectations

Do you have experience in some of the following?

• Selling/exiting businesses
• Identifying risks
• Reviewing business plans
• Sourcing funding
• Improving systems and controls
• Implementing KPI reporting
• Increasing profit
• Improving cash flow
• Tightening up compliance
• Optimizing tax and legal
• Driving strategic direction of a business
• Mergers and acquisitions

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Be a self-starter with ambition, energy, and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Fully engage with our purpose of making a real difference to clients
• Desire to work closely as part of a team with Regional Directors in a collegiate environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Track record of excellence, achievement, and entrepreneurial drive
• Desire to work directly with business owners with a passion for making a real difference
• Well-networked
• Confidence and gravitas
• Excellent presentation skills
• Able to develop a strong alignment with the company’s culture
• Self-employed within a defined model; you must be able to support yourself financially during the build-up phase

What do you need to have?

• Minimum of 5+ years as a CFO with commercial and strategic experience
• Highly networked with a passion for meeting new people, developing business and ensuring client satisfaction
• Manufacturing and/or construction industry experience is an asset

Desired Accreditations

• Qualified with one of the major accounting institutes (CPA, CMA)
• MBA is an asset

If providing part-time CFO services to ambitious entrepreneurs and their businesses sounds exciting and you’d like the autonomy of growing your own portfolio of clients with strong support, please submit your CV.