Chief Financial Officer

The Pod Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pod Group partners with a community-based organization in the Peel Region to recruit a strategic CFO to lead financial operations, reporting, budgeting and compliance. This role requires CPA, 5+ years not-for-profit finance leadership, and experience with fundraising, grants and governance.

You will work with the CEO and Directors to shape budgets, reporting to funders, and drive financial stewardship for impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience working in a not-for-profit in a finance leadership role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
• CPA designation is required.
• Knowledge of government and funder agency structures, procedures and reporting.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies, grant applications and project proposals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, community environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and present financial reports; communicate monthly and annual statements to funders and donors.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors and the board's finance committee.
• Lead budgeting and planning with the CEO; monitor progress and report financial status to leadership.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and contracts management; ensure proper billing.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures; improve finance department operations.
• Prepare financial deliverables and reports for funders and board meetings.

Skills

Financial leadership

Not-for-profit knowledge

Grant funding experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA designation

Job description

STRATEGIC ● COLLABORATIVE ● INITIATIVE ● RESULTS-DRIVEN ● ACCURATE

Our client is a growing, community-based organization that provides support for youth in the Region of Peel. They are a leading organization recognized for their commitment to providing youth with the resources and services to help them achieve independence and growth. The organization is looking for passionate people to join their vision and mission!

Are you passionate about accounting and supporting vulnerable youth?

The Pod Group is partnering with this amazing organization to place a resourceful, hands‑on, and organized individual to fulfill the role of Chief Financial Officer.

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serves as a member of the Leadership Team. The CFO will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, data entry, grant report entry, managing the organization’s fundraising functions, and helping to create organizational and program budgets in collaboration with the CEO and Directors. This position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Financial Management

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all funder and donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors.
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep the leadership team informed of the organization’s financial status.
• Participate as a member of the bargaining table during the collective bargaining process.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing is adhered to.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• In collaboration with the CEO & Treasurer, communicate and present the financial matters to the board of directors.
• Monitor all fundraising and accounting systems and procedures, capturing pledges, receipts and thank you letters. Recording and allocating all revenue transactions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of the organization's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals.
• Conduct monthly reviews of funder allocations.
• Review monthly budget to actual for specific programs and assist managers in managing their budgets.
• Ensure the reconciliation of monthly activity; petty cash, fundraising and accounting systems.
• Prepare and support team with program budgets for funder applications.
• Prepare and report financial deliverables as required.

Financial Administration

• Coordinate the materials for the Finance Committee; scheduling, preparing agenda, minutes and reporting package.
• Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
• Supervision of staff as required.
• Liaison with CEO to assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans.
• Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team.
• Support the organization's fundraising targets through funding applications, special events, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Minimum five (5) years experience working in a not-for-profit in a finance leadership role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or required field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Knowledge of government and funder agency structures, procedures and reporting.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies, grant applications and project proposals that provide core program/organization support is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast pace, community environment.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EDIB

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity,diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 CAD Annually

Vacancy: Current Opening